Days in Shantou are currently getting shorter, about 10 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Shantou
Shantou is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 23.3549° N, 116.6788° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,600 km (1,616 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,419 km (4,610 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,619 km (7,841 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,924 km (7,409 mi) east
Shantou lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Shantou
The point on Earth exactly opposite Shantou is near Salta - when it's noon in Shantou, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Shantou
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Shantou
Shantou is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Shantou is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Shantou
In Shantou, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 34m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 41m, a difference of roughly 2h 53m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Shantou's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Shantou at 23.35° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Shantou
With a population of 3,838,900, Shantou ranks as the 31st most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Shantou
Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA / ZGOW) is a major international airport located about 28 km (18 mi) from Shantou.
Current local time at the airport is 12:16:30.
Daylight saving time in Shantou
Shantou uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Shantou does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Shantou
Business hours in Shantou (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 9:00 PM (previous day) - 5:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 6:00 PM (previous day) - 2:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Mumbai: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Sydney: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Shantou
Compare time in Shantou with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Shantou
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Shantou in?
Shantou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Shantou at UTC+8.
What time is it in Shantou right now?
The current local time in Shantou is 12:16:30 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Shantou observe daylight saving time?
No. Shantou is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Shantou?
Shantou is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Shantou?
Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) is the nearest airport to Shantou, located about 28 km away. The current local time at the airport is 12:16:30.
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