Current local time in Xiamen, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Xiamen
Xiamen, Fujian, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 3,531,347.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Fujian |
| Coordinates: | 24°33′N / 118°05′E |
| Population: | 3,531,347 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Xiamen
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Shanghai |
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| Time zone name: | China Standard Time (CST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+08:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in China: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Xiamen does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Xiamen today
| Sunrise: | 06:08 |
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| Sunset: | 17:35 |
| Solar noon: | 11:52 |
| Day length: | 11h 26m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:45 – 17:58 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Xiamen
- London+7 hXiamen is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hXiamen is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hXiamen is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Xiamen time
What time zone is Xiamen in?
Xiamen uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Xiamen observe daylight saving time?
Xiamen does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Xiamen and London?
Right now Xiamen is 7 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Xiamen and New York?
Right now Xiamen is 12 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.