Tainan runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Tainan and your time
Tainan 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 | 22.99° N, 120.21° E |
Which time zone Tainan uses
Local time in Tainan 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.
Tainan is on the same time as the rest of Taiwan, including the capital, Taipei.
Clock changes in Tainan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Tainan for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Tainan and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Tainan, 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 |
Tainan 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 and sunset in Tainan
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Tainan, from 10 hours 43 minutes to 13 hours 33 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Tainan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:04 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:14 AM | 6:47 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:48 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:36 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 43 min |
Clock time and sun time in Tainan
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Tainan: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time.
Cities near Tainan
All the places listed below keep the same time as Tainan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaohsiung | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chiayi City | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Douliu | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taitung | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nantou City | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yuanlin City | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changhua City | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taichung | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Taiwan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tainan in?
Tainan uses the Asia/Taipei time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Tainan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Tainan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1979 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Tainan and New York?
Tainan 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 Tainan does not.
Is Tainan on the same time as Taipei?
Yes. Tainan and Taipei both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Tainan?
About 13 hours 33 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 43 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.