Xuchang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Xuchang and your time
Xuchang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Henan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 34.03° N, 113.86° E |
Time zone in Xuchang
Xuchang follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone and stays on UTC+8 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1991; the tz database lists no change after that.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Xuchang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Xuchang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Xuchang for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Xuchang and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Xuchang 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 |
Xuchang 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 Xuchang
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Xuchang is at 5:13 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset at 7:40 PM on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Xuchang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:29 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:14 AM | 7:39 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:13 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:26 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Clock time and sun time in Xuchang
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Xuchang: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Xuchang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Xuchang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luohe | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingdingshan | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhengzhou | 83 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhoukou | 86 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kaifeng | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhumadian | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinxiang | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiaozuo | 146 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Xuchang in?
Xuchang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Xuchang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Xuchang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Xuchang and New York?
Xuchang 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 Xuchang does not.
Is Xuchang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Xuchang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Xuchang?
About 14 hours 26 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 53 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.