Xuancheng keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Xuancheng and your time
Xuancheng at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Anhui |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 30.95° N, 118.76° E |
Which time zone Xuancheng uses
The clocks in Xuancheng 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, Xuancheng keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Xuancheng, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Xuancheng for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Xuancheng is
When it is 9:00 AM in Xuancheng, 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 |
Xuancheng 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 is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Xuancheng
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Xuancheng is at 5:01 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset at 7:13 PM on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Xuancheng
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:02 AM | 7:11 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:54 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:59 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 8 min |
Clock time and sun time in Xuancheng
Xuancheng lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Xuancheng
All the places listed below keep the same time as Xuancheng.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wuhu | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taozhou Town | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ma'anshan | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tongling | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chaohu | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yixing | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanjing | 123 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chizhou | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Xuancheng
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Xuancheng in?
Xuancheng uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Xuancheng use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Xuancheng last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Xuancheng and New York?
Xuancheng 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 Xuancheng does not.
Is Xuancheng on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Xuancheng and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Xuancheng?
About 14 hours 9 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 8 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.