Time Now in Xihe, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 31.69° N, 113.47° E
Elevation: 64 m above sea level
Population rank: #659 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Hubei
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Xihe sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Its elevation is a gentle 64 m. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1044 km away. A major centre in China, Xihe keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Xihe sees 12h 50m between a 06:01 sunrise and a 18:51 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Xihe
Daylight Hours in Xihe
Xihe gets 12h 50m of daylight today. Sunrise in Xihe is at 06:01 and sunset in Xihe is at 18:51.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 04m near the December solstice to 14h 13m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Xihe and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Xihe right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Xihe's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Xihe.
Weather in Xihe
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Prayer Times in Xihe
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 31 Aug ● | 04:33 | 06:00 | 12:26 | 16:02 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 04:34 | 06:01 | 12:26 | 16:01 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 04:35 | 06:01 | 12:26 | 16:01 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:36 | 06:02 | 12:25 | 16:00 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:36 | 06:03 | 12:25 | 16:00 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:37 | 06:03 | 12:25 | 15:59 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:38 | 06:04 | 12:24 | 15:58 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
14-day Forecast for Xihe
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Xihe
Sunrise
in Xihe
↑
6:01 AM
Sunset
in Xihe
↓
6:51 PM
Day Length
12h 50m
Dawn
in Xihe
5:35 AM
Dusk
in Xihe
7:16 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Xihe
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
87.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 20:57
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 09:51
Distances & Clock Changes in Xihe
How Far Is Xihe From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,044 km | S (176deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,455 km | ENE (72deg) |
| Singapore | 3,522 km | SSW (199deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,284 km | W (261deg) |
| Dubai | 5,670 km | W (278deg) |
| Moscow | 6,287 km | NW (319deg) |
| Sydney | 8,292 km | SSE (148deg) |
| London | 8,730 km | NW (324deg) |
Xihe's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Xihe and you would surface near Candelaria, Argentina, about 78 km from the antipodal point at 31.7deg S, 66.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Xihe
What time is it in Xihe right now?
The current local time in Xihe is 20:46 on Monday, August 31, 2026. Xihe follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Xihe in?
Xihe 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 Xihe?
Is Xihe on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 31, 2026, Xihe is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Xihe today?
Today in Xihe: sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset is at 18:51, giving 12h 50m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Xihe tonight?
The moon phase over Xihe tonight is Waning Gibbous with 87.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Xihe?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Xihe, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.