Geographic position of Xi’an
Xi’an is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 34.2583° N, 108.9286° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,814 km (2,370 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,205 km (3,856 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,832 km (8,595 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,022 km (6,227 mi) east
Xi’an lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Xi’an
With a population of 9,600,000, Xi’an ranks as the 9th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Xi’an
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY / ZLXY) is a major international airport located about 26 km (16 mi) from Xi’an.
Current local time at the airport is 01:14:11.
Daylight saving time in Xi’an
Xi’an uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Xi’an does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Xi’an
Business hours in Xi’an (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 Xi’an
Compare time in Xi’an with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Xi’an in?
Xi’an 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 Xi’an at UTC+8.
What time is it in Xi’an right now?
The current local time in Xi’an is 01:14:11 on Wednesday, 02 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Xi’an observe daylight saving time?
No. Xi’an is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Xi’an?
Xi’an is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Xi’an?
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) is the nearest airport to Xi’an, located about 26 km away. The current local time at the airport is 01:14:11.
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