Current Time in Xi'an, China
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
CSTUTC+8
Xi'an time zone
Time Zone
China Standard Time (CST)
IANA: Asia/Shanghai
UTC Offset
UTC+8
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
34.26° N, 108.93° E
Sunrise
6:30 AM
Sunset
6:44 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Xi'an to New York | -12 hours | |
| Xi'an to London | -7 hours | |
| Xi'an to Dubai | -4 hours | |
| Xi'an to New Delhi | -2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Xi'an to Tokyo | +1 hour |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Xi'an. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Xi'an
What time zone is Xi'an in?
Xi'an is on China Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai), which is CST (UTC+8) all year.
Does Xi'an observe daylight saving time?
No. Xi'an does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on CST (UTC+8) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Xi'an and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 12 hours behind Xi'an. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Xi'an?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 6:30 AM and sets at 6:44 PM local time, giving 12 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
Is all of China on the same time as Xi'an?
Yes. China uses a single time zone, so Xi'an has the same local time as the rest of the country.