Days in Cixi are currently getting shorter, about 12 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Cixi
Cixi is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 30.1764° N, 121.2457° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,359 km (2,087 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,660 km (4,138 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,378 km (8,313 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,668 km (7,250 mi) east
Cixi lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Cixi
The point on Earth exactly opposite Cixi is near Santa Fe - when it's noon in Cixi, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Cixi
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Cixi
Cixi is currently in Autumn.
Because Cixi is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Cixi
In Cixi, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 5m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 12m, a difference of roughly 3h 53m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Cixi's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Cixi at 30.18° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Cixi
With a population of 1,457,510, Cixi ranks as the 99th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Cixi
Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB / ZSNB) is a major international airport located about 44 km (27 mi) from Cixi.
Current local time at the airport is 18:45:52.
Daylight saving time in Cixi
Cixi uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Cixi does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Cixi
Business hours in Cixi (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 9:00 PM (previous day) - 5:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 6:00 PM (previous day) - 2:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Mumbai: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Sydney: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Cixi
Compare time in Cixi with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Cixi
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Cixi in?
Cixi follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Cixi at UTC+8.
What time is it in Cixi right now?
The current local time in Cixi is 18:45:52 on Monday, 21 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Cixi observe daylight saving time?
No. Cixi is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Cixi?
Cixi is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Cixi?
Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) is the nearest airport to Cixi, located about 44 km away. The current local time at the airport is 18:45:52.
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