Xinzhou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Xinzhou and your time
Xinzhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shanxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 38.41° N, 112.73° E |
Xinzhou time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Xinzhou 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Xinzhou keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Xinzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Xinzhou for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Xinzhou and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Xinzhou, 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 |
Xinzhou 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, sunset and day length in Xinzhou
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length in Xinzhou runs from 9 hours 29 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 51 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:57 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Xinzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:33 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:05 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:17 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:43 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 29 min |
When the sun is highest in Xinzhou
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Xinzhou: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Places close to Xinzhou
Every city below shares Xinzhou’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuanping | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taiyuan | 62 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jinzhong | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yangquan | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shuozhou | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shijiazhuang | 158 km (98 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiexiu | 170 km (106 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lüliang | 171 km (106 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Xinzhou
- Convert a time to or from Xinzhou: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Xinzhou and the other cities you work with.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Xinzhou in?
Xinzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Xinzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Xinzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Xinzhou and New York?
Xinzhou 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 Xinzhou does not.
Is Xinzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Xinzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Xinzhou?
About 14 hours 51 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 29 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.