Current Time in Taipei, Taiwan

20:30:15

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Time zone: Taiwan Standard Time (CST)
UTC offset: UTC+8
Daylight saving: Not observed
Sunrise / sunset: 05:47 / 17:36

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Taipei time zone

Taiwan Time

Taiwan Standard Time (CST)

IANA: Asia/Taipei · UTC+8

Daylight saving time in Taipei

Taipei does not use daylight saving time. The offset stays UTC+8 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in Taipei today

Sunrise 05:47 · Sunset 17:36

Daylight 11h 49m · Solar noon 11:41

Where Taipei is

Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan 🇹🇼

25.0531° N, 121.5260° E · pop. 7,871,900

Capital of Taiwan

Time in Taipei vs major world cities

City	Local time	Difference from Taipei
New York	08:30 Tue	12 hours behind
Los Angeles	05:30 Tue	15 hours behind
London	13:30 Tue	7 hours behind
Paris	14:30 Tue	6 hours behind
Dubai	16:30 Tue	4 hours behind
Mumbai	18:00 Tue	2.5 hours behind
Singapore	20:30 Tue	same time
Tokyo	21:30 Tue	1 hour ahead
Sydney	23:30 Tue	3 hours ahead
Johannesburg	14:30 Tue	6 hours behind
São Paulo	09:30 Tue	11 hours behind
Chicago	07:30 Tue	13 hours behind

Guides

basicsTaipei Time Zone: Understanding China Standard Time (CST) in TaiwanTaipei uses China Standard Time (CST), UTC+8, all year. No daylight saving. IANA zone: Asia/Taipei. Official name: National Standard Time. businessTaipei Business Hours, Meal Times, and Daily Rhythm: A Complete GuideTaipei business hours for offices, banks, shops, night markets, meal times, MRT and school schedules. Complete daily rhythm guide. basicsTaipei Time Frequently Asked Questions: Time Zone, Daylight Saving, and Time DifferencesAnswers to the most common questions about Taipei time: time zone (CST, UTC+8), no DST, time differences with major cities, and best... travelBest Times to Call Taipei From the United Kingdom: London and UK SchedulingFind the best time to call Taipei from the UK. Understand the 7-8 hour time difference, how UK DST (BST) changes the window, and the... travelBest Times to Call Taipei From the United States: A Complete Scheduling GuideThe best times to call Taipei from the US East and West Coast, with winter and summer windows. A complete scheduling guide for business... basicsWhat CST Means in Taiwan: China Standard Time and the Ambiguity ProblemWhat CST means in Taiwan: China Standard Time (UTC+8), not Central. Why the abbreviation causes confusion and how to avoid it. travelCrossing the International Date Line to and From Taipei: How It Affects Your TravelHow crossing the International Date Line changes your calendar when flying to or from Taipei. LA to Taipei loses a day; Taipei to LA gains one. travelHow to Beat Jet Lag When Traveling to Taipei: A Complete Adjustment GuideHow to beat jet lag when flying to Taipei. Strategies for flights from North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Pre-flight prep,...