Taipei runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Taipei and your time
Taipei at a glance
| Country | Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Region | Taiwan |
| Capital of | Taiwan |
| Time zone | Asia/Taipei |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1979 |
| Coordinates | 25.05° N, 121.53° E |
Which time zone Taipei uses
Local time in Taipei 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.
Taipei is the capital, and all of Taiwan keeps this time.
Clock changes in Taipei, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Taipei for 2026 or 2027.
Taipei time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Taipei, 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 |
Taipei 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Taipei
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Taipei is at 5:03 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset at 6:48 PM on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Taipei
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:58 AM | 6:05 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:05 AM | 6:47 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:43 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:35 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 35 min |
Clock time and sun time in Taipei
Taipei 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.
Cities near Taipei
All the places listed below keep the same time as Taipei.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hsinchu City | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Toufen Township | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taichung | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changhua City | 146 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nantou City | 154 km (95 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yuanlin City | 155 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Douliu | 180 km (112 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chiayi City | 206 km (128 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Taiwan
All time zones and cities in Taiwan
Plan around the time in Taipei
- Convert a time to or from Taipei: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Taipei to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Taipei and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Taipei in?
Taipei uses the Asia/Taipei time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Taipei use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Taipei last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1979 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Taipei and New York?
Taipei 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 Taipei does not.
How long is the longest day in Taipei?
About 13 hours 42 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 35 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.