Current Time in Shantou, China
Shantou currently observes China Standard Time (GMT+8, UTC+8).
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About Shantou
Shantou is a city in China. Around 3.8 million people live in Shantou. Clocks in Shantou follow the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). It shares this time zone with Shanghai and Beijing. Its main airport uses the IATA code SWA.
Sunrise and sunset in Shantou
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Shantou time zone details
Shantou does not observe daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shantou in?
Shantou is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC+8.
What is the current time in Shantou?
It is currently 7:04 PM on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Shantou, China.
Does Shantou observe daylight saving time?
Shantou does not observe daylight saving time.
When is sunrise and sunset in Shantou today?
Sunrise today is at 5:27 AM and sunset at 7:02 PM — 13 hours 34 minutes of daylight.
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