Time Difference between Shantou and Chicago
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Chicago (UTC-5)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 13:00 in Shantou, it's 00:00 in Chicago
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Shantou & Chicago◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
12,343 km
Est. Flight Time
~15.5h
Time Difference
-13h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Shantou
17:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Shantou
20:00
Chicago (-1)
12:00
Shantou
23:00
Chicago (-1)
15:00
Shantou
02:00
Chicago
18:00
Shantou
05:00
Chicago
21:00
Shantou
08:00
Chicago
00:00
Shantou
11:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Shantou
14:00
Chicago (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Shantou and Chicago
Shantou, China and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 13 hours. When it's noon in Shantou, it's 13 hours earlier in Chicago.
Shantou operates on Asia/Shanghai timezone, while Chicago uses America/Chicago. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
Due to the 13 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Shantou and Chicago is approximately 12,343 km. A direct flight typically takes around 15.5 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.