Time Now in Xiangtan, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 27.85° N, 112.9° E
Elevation: 31 m above sea level
Population rank: #165 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Hunan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Xiangtan sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Xiangtan sits at a modest 31 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 628 km away. Xiangtan is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Time & Daylight in Xiangtan
Daylight Hours in Xiangtan
Xiangtan gets 13h 10m of daylight today. Sunrise in Xiangtan is at 05:58 and sunset in Xiangtan is at 19:07.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 22m near the December solstice to 13h 54m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Xiangtan and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Xiangtan right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Xiangtan's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Xiangtan.
Weather in Xiangtan
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Prayer Times in Xiangtan
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 14 Aug ● | 04:31 | 05:57 | 12:33 | 16:06 | 19:08 | 20:38 |
| Sat, 15 Aug | 04:32 | 05:58 | 12:33 | 16:06 | 19:07 | 20:37 |
| Sun, 16 Aug | 04:32 | 05:58 | 12:32 | 16:06 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Mon, 17 Aug | 04:33 | 05:59 | 12:32 | 16:05 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Tue, 18 Aug | 04:34 | 05:59 | 12:32 | 16:05 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
| Wed, 19 Aug | 04:34 | 06:00 | 12:32 | 16:05 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 04:35 | 06:00 | 12:31 | 16:05 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
14-day Forecast for Xiangtan
Moon Phases & Times for Xiangtan
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
1.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 07:19
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:07
View the detailed moon calendar for Xiangtan with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Xiangtan
How Far Is Xiangtan From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 628 km | SSE (168deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,664 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Singapore | 3,101 km | SSW (200deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,178 km | W (265deg) |
| Dubai | 5,688 km | W (281deg) |
| Moscow | 6,579 km | NW (321deg) |
| Sydney | 7,961 km | SSE (147deg) |
| London | 9,046 km | NW (325deg) |
Xiangtan's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Xiangtan and you would surface near Londres, Argentina, about 16 km from the antipodal point at 27.9deg S, 67.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Xiangtan
What time is it in Xiangtan right now?
The current local time in Xiangtan is 04:03 on Friday, August 14, 2026. Xiangtan follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Xiangtan in?
Xiangtan 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 Xiangtan?
Is Xiangtan on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Xiangtan as of August 14, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Xiangtan tonight?
Over Xiangtan tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 1.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Xiangtan?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Xiangtan, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.