Xinyu runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Xinyu and your time
Xinyu at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Jiangxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 27.80° N, 114.93° E |
Which time zone Xinyu uses
Local time in Xinyu is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Shanghai rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1991, and no future change is scheduled.
China spans 2 offsets. Xinyu shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Xinyu, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Xinyu for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Xinyu and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Xinyu, it is 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 |
Because Xinyu keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Xinyu
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The earliest sunrise in Xinyu is at 5:24 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset at 7:20 PM on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Xinyu
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:25 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:25 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:07 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 23 min |
Clock time and sun time in Xinyu
Xinyu lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Xinyu
All the places listed below keep the same time as Xinyu.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yichun | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ji’an | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingxiang | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bashan | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanchang | 133 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liuyang | 134 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fuzhou | 139 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nancheng County | 170 km (106 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Xinyu
- Convert a time to or from Xinyu: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Xinyu to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Xinyu and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Xinyu in?
Xinyu uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Xinyu use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Xinyu last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Xinyu and New York?
Xinyu 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 Xinyu does not.
Is Xinyu on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Xinyu and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Xinyu?
About 13 hours 54 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 23 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.