Xinyi runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Xinyi and your time
Xinyi at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guangdong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 22.37° N, 110.95° E |
Which time zone Xinyi uses
The clocks in Xinyi follow Asia/Shanghai and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 1991. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+8.
China spans 2 offsets. Xinyi shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Xinyi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Xinyi for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Xinyi and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Xinyi: the clock reads 8:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 12:00 PM in Sydney and 5:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
Xinyi never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Xinyi
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Being in the tropics, Xinyi sees little change in day length: the longest day (13 hours 30 minutes) is only 2 hours 44 minutes longer than the shortest (10 hours 46 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:51 AM and 7:18 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Xinyi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:41 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:53 AM | 7:23 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:25 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:12 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 46 min |
When the sun is highest in Xinyi
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Xinyi: solar noon falls at about 12:35 PM on standard time.
Cities near Xinyi
Every city below shares Xinyi’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaozhou | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Beiliu | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maoming | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yulin | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yangchun | 89 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuchuan | 104 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lianjiang | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yangjiang | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Xinyi
- Convert a time to or from Xinyi: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Xinyi to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Xinyi and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Xinyi in?
Xinyi uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Xinyi use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Xinyi last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Xinyi and New York?
Xinyi is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Xinyi does not.
Is Xinyi on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Xinyi and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Xinyi?
About 13 hours 30 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 46 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.