Shantou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Shantou and your time
Shantou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guangdong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 23.35° N, 116.68° E |
Shantou time zone and clock changes
Shantou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone and stays on UTC+8 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1991; the tz database lists no change after that.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Shantou keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Shantou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Shantou for 2026 or 2027.
Shantou time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Shantou is 8:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 12:00 PM in Sydney and 5:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
Because Shantou keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Shantou
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Day length barely moves in Shantou, from 10 hours 42 minutes to 13 hours 35 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Shantou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:18 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:28 AM | 7:02 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:02 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:51 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 42 min |
When the sun is highest in Shantou
Shantou lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Shantou
Every city below shares Shantou’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haimen | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chaozhou | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jieyang | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huanggang | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Puning | 52 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huicheng Town | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiazi | 81 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hepo Subdistrict | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shantou in?
Shantou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Shantou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Shantou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Shantou and New York?
Shantou is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Shantou does not.
Is Shantou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Shantou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Shantou?
About 13 hours 35 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 42 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.