Kaohsiung keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Kaohsiung and your time
Kaohsiung at a glance
| Country | Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Region | Takao |
| Time zone | Asia/Taipei |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1979 |
| Coordinates | 22.62° N, 120.31° E |
Time zone in Kaohsiung
Local time in Kaohsiung is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Taipei rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1979, and no future change is scheduled.
Kaohsiung is on the same time as the rest of Taiwan, including the capital, Taipei.
Clock changes in Kaohsiung, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kaohsiung for 2026 or 2027.
Kaohsiung time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Kaohsiung is 8:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 12:00 PM in Sydney and 5:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
Kaohsiung never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Kaohsiung
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Day length barely moves in Kaohsiung, from 10 hours 45 minutes to 13 hours 31 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Kaohsiung
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:03 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:15 AM | 6:46 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:48 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:35 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 45 min |
When the sun is highest in Kaohsiung
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Kaohsiung: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time.
Cities near Kaohsiung
Every city below shares Kaohsiung’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tainan | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taitung | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chiayi City | 97 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Douliu | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nantou City | 149 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yuanlin City | 151 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changhua City | 164 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taichung | 174 km (108 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Taiwan
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Tools for time in Kaohsiung
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kaohsiung in?
Kaohsiung uses the Asia/Taipei time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Kaohsiung use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Kaohsiung last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1979 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Kaohsiung and New York?
Kaohsiung is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Kaohsiung does not.
Is Kaohsiung on the same time as Taipei?
Yes. Kaohsiung and Taipei both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kaohsiung?
About 13 hours 31 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 45 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.