Taipei
What time is it in Taiwan
About Taipei
Taipei sits at UTC+8 all year — no daylight saving, clock never shifts. New York is 12 hours behind in summer, stretching to 13 hours in winter. The MRT opens at 06:00; tech companies in Xinyi district typically start at 09:00, but semiconductor firms near Hsinchu often push meetings to 08:30 to align with US partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Taipei right now?+
Taipei follows China Standard Time (CST), which is UTC+8. You can see the exact current local time in Taipei at the top of this page, updated in real time.
What time zone is Taipei in?+
Taipei is in the Asia/Taipei time zone, operating on China Standard Time (CST) at UTC+8. Taiwan does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset remains constant throughout the year.
Does Taipei change its clocks for daylight saving time?+
No. Taiwan abolished daylight saving time in 1980, so Taipei stays at UTC+8 all year round. There are no seasonal clock changes to account for.
What is the time difference between Taipei and London?+
Taipei is 8 hours ahead of London (GMT) in winter and 7 hours ahead during British Summer Time (BST). For example, when it is noon in London in January, it is 8:00 PM in Taipei.
What is the time difference between Taipei and New York?+
Taipei is 12 hours ahead of New York (EST) in winter and 11 hours ahead during Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 9:00 PM or 10:00 PM in Taipei depending on the season.
Is Taipei in the same time zone as Tokyo?+
Yes. Both Taipei and Tokyo operate at UTC+8 and UTC+9 respectively — so Taipei is actually 1 hour behind Tokyo. Despite being geographically close, the two cities are in different time zones.
What countries share the same time zone as Taipei?+
Taipei runs on UTC+8, the same offset used by Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, and Perth (Australia). This makes coordinating calls across these cities straightforward, as no time difference applies between them.