Current Time in Xuchang, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 34.03° N, 113.86° E
Elevation: 71 m above sea level
Population rank: #120 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Henan
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
The time now in Xuchang, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Xuchang currently observes CST, UTC+8. Xuchang sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Xuchang sits at a modest 71 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1303 km away. Xuchang ranks among the biggest cities in China, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
The sun rises over Xuchang at 06:32 and sets at 17:45, giving 11h 13m of daylight today.
Xuchang Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Xuchang
Xuchang gets 11h 13m of daylight today. Sunrise in Xuchang is at 06:32 and sunset in Xuchang is at 17:45.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 53m near the December solstice to 14h 25m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Xuchang and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Xuchang right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Xuchang's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Xuchang.
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Prayer Times in Xuchang
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 19 Oct ● | 05:06 | 06:32 | 12:09 | 15:20 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:07 | 06:33 | 12:09 | 15:19 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:08 | 06:33 | 12:09 | 15:18 | 17:44 | 19:14 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:08 | 06:34 | 12:09 | 15:17 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:09 | 06:35 | 12:08 | 15:16 | 17:42 | 19:12 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:10 | 06:36 | 12:08 | 15:16 | 17:41 | 19:11 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 05:11 | 06:37 | 12:08 | 15:15 | 17:40 | 19:10 |
14-day Forecast for Xuchang
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Xuchang
Moon Phases & Times for Xuchang
Distances & Clock Changes in Xuchang
How Far Is Xuchang From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,303 km | S (179deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,354 km | ENE (78deg) |
| Singapore | 3,781 km | SSW (198deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,367 km | WSW (258deg) |
| Dubai | 5,673 km | W (277deg) |
| Moscow | 6,116 km | NW (318deg) |
| Sydney | 8,495 km | SSE (149deg) |
| London | 8,540 km | NW (324deg) |
Xuchang's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Xuchang and you would surface near Villa Mercedes, Argentina, about 74 km from the antipodal point at 34.0deg S, 66.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Xuchang
What time is it in Xuchang right now?
The current local time in Xuchang is 02:35 on Monday, October 19, 2026. Xuchang follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Xuchang in?
Clocks in Xuchang 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 Xuchang?
Is Xuchang on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 19, 2026, Xuchang is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Xuchang today?
Today in Xuchang: sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset is at 17:45, giving 11h 13m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Xuchang tonight?
The moon phase over Xuchang tonight is First Quarter with 51.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Xuchang?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Xuchang, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.