Current Time in Xi’an, China 🇨🇳
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Xi’an ranks
#24 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 34.26° N, 108.93° E
Elevation: 416 m above sea level
Population rank: #9 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Shaanxi
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Daylight Hours in Xi’an
Xi’an gets 14h 24m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset is at 19:56.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 52m near the December solstice to 14h 26m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Xi’an and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Xi’an's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Xi’an.
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Prayer Times in Xi’an
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 03:43 | 05:31 | 12:44 | 16:29 | 19:56 | 21:26 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:43 | 05:31 | 12:44 | 16:30 | 19:56 | 21:26 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:43 | 05:31 | 12:44 | 16:30 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 03:43 | 05:31 | 12:44 | 16:30 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 03:43 | 05:31 | 12:44 | 16:30 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:43 | 05:32 | 12:45 | 16:30 | 19:58 | 21:28 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 03:43 | 05:32 | 12:45 | 16:31 | 19:58 | 21:28 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Xi’an
Sunrise
in Xi’an
↑
5:32 AM
Sunset
in Xi’an
↓
7:56 PM
Day Length
14h 24m
Dawn
in Xi’an
5:02 AM
Dusk
in Xi’an
8:26 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Xi’an
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
12.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:17
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 16:50
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How Far Is Xi’an From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,423 km | SSE (158deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,792 km | ENE (78deg) |
| Singapore | 3,698 km | S (189deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,932 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Dubai | 5,219 km | W (274deg) |
| Moscow | 5,793 km | NW (317deg) |
| London | 8,248 km | NW (322deg) |
| Paris | 8,274 km | NW (319deg) |
Xi’an's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Xi’an and you would surface near San Vicente, Chile, about 19 km from the antipodal point at 34.3deg S, 71.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Xi’an
What time is it in Xi’an right now?
The current local time in Xi’an is 14:25 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Xi’an follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Xi’an in?
Xi’an uses the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Xi’an?
Is Xi’an on daylight saving time right now?
No — Xi’an is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Xi’an today?
Today in Xi’an: sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset is at 19:56, giving 14h 24m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Xi’an tonight?
The moon phase over Xi’an tonight is Waning Crescent with 12.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Xi’an?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Xi’an, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.