Days in Xiva are currently getting shorter, about 19 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 Xiva
Xiva is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.3856° N, 60.3641° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,607 km (2,863 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,412 km (3,363 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,626 km (9,088 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,042 km (3,133 mi) east
Xiva lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Xiva
The point on Earth exactly opposite Xiva is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Xiva, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Xiva
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Xiva
Xiva is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Xiva 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 Xiva
In Xiva, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 10m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 11m, a difference of roughly 5h 59m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Xiva's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Xiva at 41.39° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Xiva
With a population of 115,000, Xiva ranks as the 21st most populous city in Uzbekistan, out of 112 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Xiva
Urgench International Airport (UGC / UZNU) is a major international airport located about 32 km (20 mi) from Xiva.
Current local time at the airport is 19:20:18.
Daylight saving time in Xiva
Xiva uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Samarkand. The current local offset is UTC+5 / +05.
Xiva does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Xiva
Business hours in Xiva (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 9:00 PM (previous day) - 5:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM ( Convenient)
- Tokyo: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Xiva
Compare time in Xiva with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Xiva
Official national holiday observed in Uzbekistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Xiva in?
Xiva follows the Asia/Samarkand time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Xiva at UTC+5.
What time is it in Xiva right now?
The current local time in Xiva is 19:20:18 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Xiva observe daylight saving time?
No. Xiva is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Xiva?
Xiva is currently UTC+5, meaning local time is +5 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Xiva?
Urgench International Airport (UGC) is the nearest airport to Xiva, located about 32 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:20:18.
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