Xi'an to Seattle Time Difference
🇨🇳 Xi'an is currently 15 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Seattle. This difference varies between 16h and 15h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-15h
Business overlap
None
Distance
9,572 km
Approx. flight
11.3h
Hour-by-Hour: Xi'an to Seattle
| 🇨🇳 Xi'an | 🇺🇸 Seattle | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, while Xi'an does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 16 hours behind and 15 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Xi'an is 15 hours behind relative to Seattle.
Min difference
16h
Max difference
15h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Xi'an and Seattle. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Xi'an and Seattle?
The time difference between Xi'an and Seattle is currently 15 hours behind. Xi'an uses GMT+8 (UTC+8), while Seattle uses PDT (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 16 hours behind to 15 hours behind.
When it's noon in Xi'an, what time is it in Seattle?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Xi'an, it is 9:00 PM in Seattle. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Xi'an and Seattle change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 16 hours behind and 15 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Xi'an and Seattle?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Xi'an and Seattle. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Xi'an ahead or behind Seattle?
Xi'an is currently 15 hours ahead of Seattle.
What time zone is Xi'an in?
Xi'an is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently using GMT+8 (UTC+8). Xi'an does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Xi'an in Seattle?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Xi'an, it is 9:00 AM in Seattle.