Current local time in Xichang, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Xichang
Xichang, Sichuan, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 126,787.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Sichuan |
| Coordinates: | 27°54′N / 102°16′E |
| Population: | 126,787 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Xichang
| 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
Xichang does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Xichang today
| Sunrise: | 07:15 |
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| Sunset: | 18:35 |
| Solar noon: | 12:55 |
| Day length: | 11h 20m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:51 – 18:59 |
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 Xichang
- London+7 hXichang is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hXichang is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hXichang is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Xichang time
What time zone is Xichang in?
Xichang uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Xichang observe daylight saving time?
Xichang does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Xichang and London?
Right now Xichang 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 Xichang and New York?
Right now Xichang 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.