Current local time in Xichang, China
The live clock above shows the time in Xichang. Xichang is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8 right now (CST).
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Sichuan |
| Population | about 253,000 |
| Coordinates | 27.88° N, 102.30° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Xichang 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 | 7:15 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:15 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September equinox | 6:58 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:57 AM | 6:19 PM | 10 h 22 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Xichang at about 1:19 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 71 minutes ahead of the sun, because Xichang sits at 102.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Xichang time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Xichang |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xichang |
|---|---|---|
| Zhaotang | 153 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Panzhihua | 158 km (98 mi) | same time |
| Leshan | 234 km (145 mi) | same time |
| Yibin | 243 km (151 mi) | same time |
| Yaan | 246 km (153 mi) | same time |
| Lupanshui | 288 km (179 mi) | same time |
| Zhanyi | 295 km (183 mi) | same time |
| Zigong | 295 km (183 mi) | same time |
Other cities in China
- Shanghai
- Beijing
- Guangzhou
- Wuhan
- Tianjin
- Chongqing
- Dongguan
- Shenzhen
- Shenyeng
- Chengdu
- Xian
- Harbin
- Nanjing
- Hechi
- Changchun
- Taiyuan
- Dalian
- Hangzhou
Questions people ask
What time zone is Xichang in?
Xichang is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Xichang have daylight saving time?
Xichang doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Xichang when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Xichang's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 71 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).