Shantou uses China Standard Time (CST) (Asia/Shanghai), which is UTC+8 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The city does not observe daylight saving time.
Does Shantou observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Shantou does not observe daylight saving time. Local clocks stay on UTC+8 year-round.
What is the time difference between Shantou and major cities?
London (GMT/BST): Shantou is 7 hours behind London.
New York (EST/EDT): Shantou is 12 hours behind New York.
UTC (UTC): Shantou is 8 hours behind UTC.
What region is Shantou in?
Shantou is in Guangdong. Browse nearby cities in China using the links below.
What is Shantou known for?
Shantou is a populated place in China, using China Standard Time (CST) (UTC+8) for local civil time. Coordinates: 23.36814°N, 116.71479°E.