About Taipei Time
Taipei, and all of Taiwan, operates on China Standard Time (CST). This timezone is consistent throughout the year as Taiwan does not observe Daylight Saving Time. China Standard Time is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+8). This single, unified time zone ensures consistency across the entire island.
🌍 Timezone
Asia/Taipei (CST)
UTC+8 (Year-round)
Standard time only
☀️ Daylight Saving Time
Taiwan does not observe DST
The time remains constant all year
No clock changes in spring or autumn
📍 Location
Latitude: 25.0330° N
Longitude: 121.5654° E
Capital city of Taiwan
Current Time in Major Timezones
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Time in Taipei vs Major Cities
As a global hub for technology, finance, and culture, knowing the local time in Taipei is essential for international business and travel. Here is a comparison of Taipei time (CST) with other major world cities:
Time Differences from Taipei
New York: -12 hours (during EDT) / -13 hours (during EST)
Los Angeles: -15 hours (during PDT) / -16 hours (during PST)
London: -7 hours (during BST) / -8 hours (during GMT)
Paris: -6 hours (during CEST) / -7 hours (during CET)
Tokyo: +1 hour
Practical Time Information
Taipei is a bustling metropolis known for its modern skyline, dominated by the Taipei 101 skyscraper, and its vibrant street-food scene in numerous night markets. Understanding the local time is crucial for navigating its efficient MRT system, attending business meetings in the Xinyi District, or exploring historic sites like the National Palace Museum.
Daylight hours in Taipei reflect its subtropical climate. In summer, the sun typically rises around 5:00 AM and sets near 6:45 PM. In winter, sunrise is later, around 6:30 AM, with sunset occurring closer to 5:15 PM.
Time in Major Cities
Compare Taipei time with major cities around the world. All times are synchronized and updated in real-time.