Current time in Shantou, China
08:06:27
Sunday, 15 November 2026
UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Asia/Shanghai
Sunrise
06:28
Today
Sunset
17:29
11h 2m of daylight
No daylight saving: Shantou stays at UTC+08:00 all year.
Shantou compared with the world
Upcoming holidays in China
- Maritime DaySat, 11 Jul · in 0 days
- Army DaySat, 1 Aug · in 0 days
- Chinese Valentine's DayWed, 19 Aug · in 0 days
- Spirit FestivalThu, 27 Aug · in 0 days
- Teachers' DayThu, 10 Sep · in 0 days
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shantou in?
Shantou is in the China Time zone, Asia/Shanghai in the IANA database, currently at UTC+08:00.
Does Shantou have daylight saving time?
No. Shantou keeps the same time all year.
What is the best time to call Shantou?
Business hours in Shantou usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in China before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule