Time Difference Between Shantou and New York
New York is 12 hours behind Shantou.
China
Shantou
Asia/Shanghai · UTC+8
United States
New York
America/New_York · UTC-4
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Shantou and New York.
Standard working hours don't overlap between Shantou and New York. Consider early-morning calls in Shantou or late-evening calls in New York.
Shantou to New York — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in New York for an hour in Shantou. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Shantou and New York?
New York, United States (UTC-4) is 12 hours behind Shantou, China (UTC+8).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Shantou and New York?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Shantou and New York?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Shantou, what time is it in New York?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Shantou is mapped to its equivalent local time in New York, including day shift markers when the date differs.