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Current Date And Time In Shantou, China

Thursday, 06 August 2026
12:16:57 CST
State: Guangdong
Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (CST)
Population: 3,838,900
District: Shantou Shi

🌎 Shantou, Guangdong, China – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shantou, a city in Guangdong, China in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Shantou — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Shantou, Guangdong Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameShantou
District / CountyShantou Shi
StateGuangdong
CountryChina
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population3,838,900
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Guangdong#7 of 262 cities with population data
Currency
NameChinese Yuan
Code ISO-4217CNY
Symbol¥
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+86
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.cn
Elevation
In Meter3
In Feet10
GPS Coordinates
Latitude23.35
Longitude116.68
Decimal Degrees (DD)23.355° N 116.679° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)23° 21' 18" N 116° 40' 44" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)23° 21.29' N 116° 40.73' E
Location Context
Distance to Guangdong Capital351 km West of Guangzhou
Nearest City in Another CountryShangqi Village, Taiwan (196 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+08:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:44 AM
Sunset🌅 06:54 PM
Day Length13h 9m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Shanghai

Shantou – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Shantou, Guangdong

Shantou is a city situated in Guangdong, China, within Asia. It falls under Shantou Shi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Shantou as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Guangdong

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Shantou

The latitude and longitude of Shantou pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 3 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shantou on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Shantou

Shantou runs on UTC +08:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Shantou

Payments and pricing in Shantou run on Chinese Yuan (CNY), shown with the symbol ¥. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Shantou exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Shantou

To ring a number in Shantou from outside China, dial +86 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Shantou and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Shantou's Standing Within Guangdong

By recorded population, Shantou ranks #7 of 262 cities in Guangdong. It lies about 351 km West of Guangzhou, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Guangdong market. › Cities near Shantou

📊 How This Shantou Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Shantou into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Shantou to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Guangdong market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Shantou. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Shantou

👥 What is the population of Shantou?

Shantou has a recorded population of approximately 3,838,900 people. That places it #7 of 262 cities with population data in Guangdong. Browse more cities in Guangdong for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Shantou in?

Shantou sits within Shantou Shi, is part of Guangdong in China. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Shantou in?

Shantou keeps UTC +08:00. Today the sun rises around 05:44 AM and sets around 06:54 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Shantou?

Businesses and shops in Shantou price in Chinese yuan (CNY), written with the symbol ¥. Check live rates on our Shantou currency page.

📍 How far is Shantou from the state capital?

Shantou is about 351 km West of Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong. See cities near Shantou for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Shantou lands you closest to Shangqi Village, Taiwan, about 196 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shantou sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.