Taichung runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Taichung and your time
Taichung at a glance
| Country | Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Region | Taiwan |
| Time zone | Asia/Taipei |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1979 |
| Coordinates | 24.15° N, 120.68° E |
Time zone in Taichung
The clocks in Taichung follow Asia/Taipei and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 1979. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+8.
Taichung is on the same time as the rest of Taiwan, including the capital, Taipei.
Clock changes in Taichung, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Taichung for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Taichung is
When it is 9:00 AM in Taichung, it 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 |
Because Taichung keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
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 Taichung
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The earliest sunrise in Taichung is at 5:09 AM on June 8, and the latest sunset at 6:49 PM on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Taichung
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:02 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:10 AM | 6:48 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:46 AM | 5:53 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:36 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 39 min |
When the sun is highest in Taichung
Taichung lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:55 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Taichung
Every city below shares Taichung’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuanlin City | 24 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nantou City | 26 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Douliu | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Toufen Township | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chiayi City | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hsinchu City | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taoyuan | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taipei | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Taiwan
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Tools for time in Taichung
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Taichung in?
Taichung uses the Asia/Taipei time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Taichung use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Taichung last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1979 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Taichung and New York?
Taichung 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 Taichung does not.
Is Taichung on the same time as Taipei?
Yes. Taichung and Taipei both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Taichung?
About 13 hours 38 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 39 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.