Current local time in Shantou, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Shantou
Shantou, Guangdong, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 5,329,024.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Guangdong |
| Coordinates: | 23°21′N / 116°41′E |
| Population: | 5,329,024 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Shantou
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Shanghai |
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| Time zone name: | China Standard Time (CST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+08:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in China: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Shantou does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Shantou today
| Sunrise: | 06:13 |
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| Sunset: | 17:42 |
| Solar noon: | 11:57 |
| Day length: | 11h 28m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:50 – 18:05 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Shantou
- London+7 hShantou is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hShantou is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hShantou is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Shantou time
What time zone is Shantou in?
Shantou uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Shantou observe daylight saving time?
Shantou does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Shantou and London?
Right now Shantou is 7 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Shantou and New York?
Right now Shantou is 12 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.