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🇹🇼 Current Time in Taipei

Taiwan · Asia · Asia/Taipei

Taipei keeps UTC+8 all year, 8 hours ahead of UTC. Taipei does not use daylight saving time, so the offset never changes and the gap to any other fixed-offset city is the same in January as in July. The clock above is the live local time in Taipei, Taiwan, to the second.

About time in Taipei

Taipei operates on the Asia/Taipei time zone. Taipei is on UTC+8 all year, 8 hours ahead of UTC. Located in Taiwan at 25.03°N, 121.57°E, the city’s sunrise, sunset and day length shift through the year with the seasons. Whether you are scheduling a call with someone in Taipei, planning travel, or coordinating remote work across time zones, the live clock above always shows the exact current time.

Planning more than a quick call? See the full Taipei remote-work guide — cost of living, internet speed, safety and visa options for digital nomads and travellers.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Taipei right now?

The clock above shows the exact local time in Taipei, updated every second. Taipei is on UTC+8 all year, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

What time zone is Taipei in?

Taipei, Taiwan uses the Asia/Taipei time zone. That is UTC+8 all year, and it does not change with the season.

Does Taipei observe daylight saving time?

No. Taipei stays on UTC+8 all year round, so the offset never changes and there is no clock change to plan around.

How far ahead or behind is Taipei?

Taipei is 8 hours ahead of UTC, every day of the year. Use the comparison list above to see the current time in major world cities relative to Taipei.

Taipei time zone explained

Taipei follows the Asia/Taipei time zone, UTC+8 at mid-year. No daylight saving is observed, so the offset from UTC never changes. The zone abbreviation is CST in January all year.

Time difference from Taipei to major cities

Differences use mid-year offsets; daylight saving in either city can shift them by an hour. For exact call windows use the Meeting Planner or the time-zone converter.

Planning more than a call? See our full Taipei remote-work guide for costs, internet and safety data, plus public holidays that could affect your schedule.

Daylight in Taipei through the year

Sunrise lands around 05:13 (solar time) in June and about 06:46 in December. Day length is fairly stable through the year at this latitude, which keeps schedules predictable.

Approximate sunrise by month (solar time)

Jan
06:41		Feb
06:25		Mar
06:05		Apr
05:42		May
05:23		Jun
05:13
Jul
05:17		Aug
05:33		Sep
05:55		Oct
06:18		Nov
06:37		Dec
06:46

Values are computed from latitude for mid-month and shown in local solar time; clock time can differ up to an hour or more with daylight saving and position within the time zone.

Check the time in other Asia hubs: Aktau, Almaty, Astana, Baku, Bengaluru, Bangkok.

Frequently asked questions

What time zone does Taipei use?

Asia/Taipei (UTC+8 at mid-year).

Does Taipei change clocks for daylight saving?

No — the offset is fixed year-round.

How many hours is Taipei from London?

7 hours ahead of London (mid-year reference).

How many hours is Taipei from New York?

12 hours ahead of New York (mid-year reference).

How many hours is Taipei from Los Angeles?

15 hours ahead of Los Angeles (mid-year reference).

How many hours is Taipei from Paris?

6 hours ahead of Paris (mid-year reference).

How many hours is Taipei from Dubai?

4 hours ahead of Dubai (mid-year reference).

How many hours is Taipei from Singapore?

the same time as Singapore (mid-year reference).

How many hours is Taipei from Tokyo?

1 hour behind Tokyo (mid-year reference).

How many hours is Taipei from Sydney?

2 hours behind Sydney (mid-year reference).

What time is sunrise in Taipei in summer?

Around 05:13 local solar time in mid-June.

Is Taipei a good base for remote work?

See the full Taipei guide — scores for cost, internet, safety and lifestyle.

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