Taoyuan runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Taoyuan and your time
Taoyuan 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 | 24.99° N, 121.30° E |
Which time zone Taoyuan uses
Local time in Taoyuan 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.
All of Taiwan keeps the same time, so Taoyuan reads the same clock as Taipei.
Clock changes in Taoyuan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Taoyuan for 2026 or 2027.
Taoyuan time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Taoyuan: the clock reads 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 |
Taoyuan 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Taoyuan
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Taoyuan grows from 10 hours 35 minutes to 13 hours 42 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 7 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Taoyuan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:59 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:06 AM | 6:47 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:44 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:36 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 35 min |
When the sun is highest in Taoyuan
Taoyuan 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 Taoyuan
Every city below shares Taoyuan’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei | 24 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hsinchu City | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Keelung | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Toufen Township | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taichung | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changhua City | 126 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nantou City | 136 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yuanlin City | 136 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Taiwan
All time zones and cities in Taiwan
Plan around the time in Taoyuan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Taoyuan in?
Taoyuan uses the Asia/Taipei time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Taoyuan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Taoyuan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1979 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Taoyuan and New York?
Taoyuan 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 Taoyuan does not.
Is Taoyuan on the same time as Taipei?
Yes. Taoyuan and Taipei both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Taoyuan?
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.