Time Now in Xining, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 36.63° N, 101.76° E
Elevation: 2,275 m above sea level
Population rank: #74 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Qinghai
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Xining keeps its clocks on UTC+08:00, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Xining does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Xining lies high in the uplands, around 2275 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1990 km away. As one of China's largest cities, Xining is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Time & Daylight in Xining
Daylight Hours in Xining
Xining gets 13h 36m of daylight today. Sunrise in Xining is at 06:29 and sunset in Xining is at 20:05.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 39m near the December solstice to 14h 40m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Xining and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Xining right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Xining's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Xining.
Weather in Xining
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Prayer Times in Xining
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 14 Aug ● | 04:50 | 06:29 | 13:17 | 17:03 | 20:06 | 21:36 |
| Sat, 15 Aug | 04:51 | 06:29 | 13:17 | 17:02 | 20:05 | 21:35 |
| Sun, 16 Aug | 04:52 | 06:30 | 13:17 | 17:02 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
| Mon, 17 Aug | 04:53 | 06:31 | 13:17 | 17:01 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Tue, 18 Aug | 04:54 | 06:32 | 13:16 | 17:01 | 20:01 | 21:31 |
| Wed, 19 Aug | 04:56 | 06:33 | 13:16 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 21:30 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 04:57 | 06:33 | 13:16 | 17:00 | 19:59 | 21:29 |
14-day Forecast for Xining
Moon Phases & Times for Xining
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
1.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 07:59
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:56
View the detailed moon calendar for Xining with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Xining
How Far Is Xining From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,990 km | SE (140deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,381 km | E (80deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,423 km | WSW (243deg) |
| Singapore | 3,928 km | S (176deg) |
| Dubai | 4,566 km | W (267deg) |
| Moscow | 5,155 km | NW (316deg) |
| London | 7,633 km | NW (319deg) |
| Paris | 7,641 km | NW (316deg) |
Xining's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Xining and you would surface in the open ocean, near 36.6deg S, 78.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Xining
What time is it in Xining right now?
The current local time in Xining is 03:15 on Friday, August 14, 2026. Xining follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Xining in?
Xining runs on the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Xining?
Is Xining on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 14, 2026, Xining is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Xining tonight?
Over Xining tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 1.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Xining?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Xining, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.