Current Local Time in Xiamen
Xiamen, China (GMT+8)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Xiamen follows China Standard Time (CST), which is UTC+8. The city does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset remains constant year-round.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Asia/ShanghaiData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Xiamen
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot humid summers (28-33°C) and mild winters (12-18°C). Typhoon season June-September.
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📍About Xiamen Time Zone
Xiamen is located in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). As a major metropolitan city in China, Xiamen serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Xiamen is 13 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Xiamen, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Xiamen does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+8.
Xiamen has a population of approximately 4.3M. The local currency is the Chinese Yuan (¥). To call Xiamen from abroad, use the country code +86 592. The primary language spoken is Mandarin, Hokkien.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Xiamen time is 13 hours ahead of New York, and 8 hours ahead of London. This makes Xiamen well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Xiamen Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: China (CN)
- • Coordinates: 24.48°, 118.09°
- • Calling Code: +86 592