Days in Xi’an are currently getting shorter, about 15 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 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.
Antipode of Xi’an
The point on Earth exactly opposite Xi’an is near Puente Alto - when it's noon in Xi’an, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Xi’an
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Xi’an
Xi’an is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Because Xi’an 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 Xi’an
In Xi’an, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 26m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 52m, a difference of roughly 4h 34m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Xi’an's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Xi’an at 34.26° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
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 13:27:36.
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: 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 Xi’an
Compare time in Xi’an with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Xi’an
Official national holiday observed in China.
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 13:27:36 on Saturday, 17 October 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 13:27:36.
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