Current Time in Taiwan
Taiwan uses Taiwan Standard Time all year.
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
CSTUTC+8
Taiwan time zone
Taiwan Standard Time
Taiwan Standard Time (CST)
--:--UTC+8- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Taipei, New Taipei City
IANA time zone: Asia/Taipei.
Major cities in Taiwan
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan to New York | -12 hours | |
| Taiwan to London | -7 hours | |
| Taiwan to Dubai | -4 hours | |
| Taiwan to New Delhi | -2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Taiwan to Tokyo | +1 hour |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Taiwan: FAQs
What time zone is Taiwan in?
Taiwan uses Taiwan Standard Time (CST, UTC+8) all year.
Does Taiwan observe daylight saving time?
No. Taiwan does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Taiwan and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 12 hours behind Taiwan. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Taipei, the capital?
Taipei is on Taiwan Standard Time, currently CST (UTC+8). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Taipei page.