Current Time in Shantou, China 🇨🇳
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Shantou ranks
#87 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 23.35° N, 116.68° E
Elevation: 3 m above sea level
Population rank: #30 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Guangdong
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Shantou, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Shantou currently observes CST, UTC+8. Shantou sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. Shantou does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Shantou lies barely above sea level, at roughly 3 m. Hong Kong is the nearest major hub, roughly 282 km distant. As one of China's largest cities, Shantou is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Shantou gets 11h 28m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:13 and sunset at 17:41.
Shantou Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Shantou
Shantou gets 11h 28m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shantou is at 06:13 and sunset in Shantou is at 17:41.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 42m near the December solstice to 13h 34m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Shantou and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Shantou's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Shantou.
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Prayer Times in Shantou
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 22 Oct ● | 04:55 | 06:13 | 11:57 | 15:15 | 17:42 | 19:12 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:55 | 06:13 | 11:57 | 15:15 | 17:41 | 19:11 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 04:56 | 06:14 | 11:57 | 15:14 | 17:40 | 19:10 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:56 | 06:14 | 11:57 | 15:14 | 17:40 | 19:10 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 04:57 | 06:15 | 11:57 | 15:13 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 04:57 | 06:15 | 11:57 | 15:13 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 04:57 | 06:16 | 11:57 | 15:12 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shantou
Sunrise
in Shantou
↑
6:13 AM
Sunset
in Shantou
↓
5:41 PM
Day Length
11h 28m
Dawn
in Shantou
5:50 AM
Dusk
in Shantou
6:05 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Shantou
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
83.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 15:40
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 03:06
Distances & Clock Changes in Shantou
How Far Is Shantou From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 282 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,601 km | NE (53deg) |
| Singapore | 2,812 km | SSW (211deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,549 km | W (273deg) |
| Dubai | 6,172 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Moscow | 7,206 km | NW (322deg) |
| Sydney | 7,336 km | SSE (149deg) |
| London | 9,673 km | NW (326deg) |
Shantou's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shantou and you would surface near Embarcación, Argentina, about 81 km from the antipodal point at 23.4deg S, 63.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shantou
What time is it in Shantou right now?
The current local time in Shantou is 17:48 on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Shantou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Shantou in?
Shantou 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 Shantou?
Is Shantou on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 22, 2026, Shantou is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shantou today?
Today in Shantou: sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset is at 17:41, giving 11h 28m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shantou tonight?
Over Shantou tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 83.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Shantou?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shantou, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.