Current local time in Xian, China
The live clock above shows the time in Xian. Xian is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8 right now (CST).
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shaanxi |
| Population | about 3.6 million |
| Coordinates | 34.27° N, 108.89° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Xian doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:48 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:32 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| September equinox | 6:32 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:46 AM | 5:38 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Xian at about 12:53 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 44 minutes ahead of the sun, because Xian sits at 108.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Xian time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Xian |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours behind in Jan, 12 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours behind in Jan, 15 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 4 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours behind | |
| Tokyo | 1 hour ahead | |
| Sydney | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Xian |
|---|---|---|
| Xianyang | 18 km (11 mi) | same time |
| Weinan | 61 km (38 mi) | same time |
| Tongchuan | 90 km (56 mi) | same time |
| Dali | 112 km (69 mi) | same time |
| Baoji | 161 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Ankang | 178 km (110 mi) | same time |
| Hancheng | 193 km (120 mi) | same time |
| Hanzhong | 214 km (133 mi) | same time |
Other cities in China
- Shanghai
- Beijing
- Guangzhou
- Wuhan
- Tianjin
- Chongqing
- Dongguan
- Shenzhen
- Shenyeng
- Chengdu
- Harbin
- Nanjing
- Hechi
- Changchun
- Taiyuan
- Dalian
- Hangzhou
- Zhangzhou
Questions people ask
What time zone is Xian in?
Xian is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Xian have daylight saving time?
Xian doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Xian when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Xian's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 44 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).