Current Time in Xining, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 36.63° N, 101.76° E
Elevation: 2,275 m above sea level
Population rank: #74 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Qinghai
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Xining is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+08:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Xining, China, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Xining
Xining gets 14h 39m of daylight today. Sunrise in Xining is at 05:54 and sunset in Xining is at 20:33.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 39m near the December solstice to 14h 40m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Xining and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Xining right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Xining's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Xining.
Weather in Xining
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Xining
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 03:58 | 05:54 | 13:13 | 17:05 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 03:58 | 05:54 | 13:14 | 17:05 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 03:58 | 05:54 | 13:14 | 17:05 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 03:59 | 05:54 | 13:14 | 17:05 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 03:59 | 05:54 | 13:14 | 17:06 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 03:59 | 05:55 | 13:15 | 17:06 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 03:59 | 05:55 | 13:15 | 17:06 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
Add Xining Widgets to Your Website
Embed free customizable Xining widgets on your site. No registration. No coding.
Xining Prayer Times Widget
Show daily prayer times for Xining on any website
Xining Weather Widget
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Xining
Xining Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Xining
Xining Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Xining
Xining Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Xining local time
14-day Forecast for Xining
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Xining
Sunrise
in Xining
↑
5:54 AM
Sunset
in Xining
↓
8:33 PM
Day Length
14h 39m
Dawn
in Xining
5:23 AM
Dusk
in Xining
9:05 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Xining. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Xining
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
9.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:10
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:33
View the detailed moon calendar for Xining with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
How Far Is Xining From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,990 km | SE (140deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,381 km | E (80deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,423 km | WSW (243deg) |
| Singapore | 3,928 km | S (176deg) |
| Dubai | 4,566 km | W (267deg) |
| Moscow | 5,155 km | NW (316deg) |
| London | 7,633 km | NW (319deg) |
| Paris | 7,641 km | NW (316deg) |
Xining's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Xining and you would surface in the open ocean, near 36.6deg S, 78.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Xining
What time is it in Xining right now?
The current local time in Xining is 00:42 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Xining follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Xining in?
Xining uses the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Xining?
Is Xining on daylight saving time right now?
No — Xining is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Xining today?
Today in Xining: sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset is at 20:33, giving 14h 39m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Xining tonight?
The moon phase over Xining tonight is Waxing Crescent with 9.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Xining?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Xining, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.