Current local time in Xining, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Xining
Xining, Qinghai, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 767,531.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Qinghai |
| Coordinates: | 36°38′N / 101°45′E |
| Population: | 767,531 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Xining
| 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
Xining does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Xining today
| Sunrise: | 07:26 |
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| Sunset: | 18:28 |
| Solar noon: | 12:57 |
| Day length: | 11h 01m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:00 – 18:54 |
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 Xining
- London+7 hXining is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hXining is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hXining is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Xining time
What time zone is Xining in?
Xining uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Xining observe daylight saving time?
Xining does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Xining and London?
Right now Xining 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 Xining and New York?
Right now Xining 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.