Days in Xiamen are currently getting shorter, about 10 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 Xiamen
Xiamen is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 24.4798° N, 118.0819° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,725 km (1,693 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,294 km (4,532 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,744 km (7,919 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,963 km (7,433 mi) east
Xiamen 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 Xiamen
The point on Earth exactly opposite Xiamen is near Salta - when it's noon in Xiamen, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Xiamen
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Xiamen
Xiamen is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Xiamen 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 Xiamen
In Xiamen, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 39m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 37m, a difference of roughly 3h 2m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Xiamen's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Xiamen at 24.48° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Xiamen
With a population of 4,617,251, Xiamen ranks as the 21st most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Xiamen
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN / ZSAM) is a major international airport serving Xiamen directly.
Current local time at the airport is 11:45:47.
Daylight saving time in Xiamen
Xiamen uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Xiamen does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Xiamen
Business hours in Xiamen (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: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Xiamen
Compare time in Xiamen with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Xiamen
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Xiamen in?
Xiamen 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 Xiamen at UTC+8.
What time is it in Xiamen right now?
The current local time in Xiamen is 11:45:47 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Xiamen observe daylight saving time?
No. Xiamen is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Xiamen?
Xiamen is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Xiamen?
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) is the airport serving Xiamen. The current local time at the airport is 11:45:47.
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