Current Time in Xihu, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 35.45° N, 119.24° E
Elevation: 59 m above sea level
Population rank: #1499 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Shandong
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Xihu, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Xihu currently observes CST, UTC+8. Clocks in Xihu are set to UTC+08:00 under the Asia/Shanghai zone. Xihu does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 59 m. Xihu is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 1541 km off. Xihu is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Xihu sees 11h 14m between a 06:10 sunrise and a 17:25 sunset.
Xihu Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Xihu
Xihu gets 11h 15m of daylight today. Sunrise in Xihu is at 06:10 and sunset in Xihu is at 17:25.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 45m near the December solstice to 14h 33m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Xihu and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Xihu right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Xihu's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Xihu.
Weather in Xihu
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Prayer Times in Xihu
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 17 Oct ● | 04:43 | 06:10 | 11:48 | 14:59 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:44 | 06:11 | 11:48 | 14:58 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:44 | 06:12 | 11:48 | 14:57 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:45 | 06:13 | 11:47 | 14:56 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:46 | 06:13 | 11:47 | 14:55 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:47 | 06:14 | 11:47 | 14:54 | 17:20 | 18:50 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:48 | 06:15 | 11:47 | 14:53 | 17:19 | 18:49 |
14-day Forecast for Xihu
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Xihu
Sunrise
in Xihu
↑
6:10 AM
Sunset
in Xihu
↓
5:25 PM
Day Length
11h 14m
Dawn
in Xihu
5:44 AM
Dusk
in Xihu
5:51 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Xihu
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
38.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 13:03
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:48
Distances & Clock Changes in Xihu
How Far Is Xihu From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,541 km | SSW (200deg) |
| Tokyo | 1,843 km | E (83deg) |
| Singapore | 4,113 km | SSW (206deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,879 km | W (261deg) |
| Dubai | 6,140 km | W (278deg) |
| Moscow | 6,326 km | NW (318deg) |
| Sydney | 8,394 km | SSE (153deg) |
| London | 8,690 km | NNW (326deg) |
Xihu's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Xihu and you would surface near Nueve de Julio, Argentina, about 11 km from the antipodal point at 35.5deg S, 60.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Xihu
What time is it in Xihu right now?
The current local time in Xihu is 18:57 on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Xihu follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Xihu in?
Clocks in Xihu follow the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Xihu?
Is Xihu on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 17, 2026, Xihu is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Xihu today?
Today in Xihu: sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset is at 17:25, giving 11h 14m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Xihu tonight?
The moon phase over Xihu tonight is First Quarter with 38.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Xihu?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Xihu, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.