Current Time in Taipei, Taiwan
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
CSTUTC+8
Taipei time zone
Time Zone
Taiwan Standard Time (CST)
IANA: Asia/Taipei
UTC Offset
UTC+8
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
25.05° N, 121.53° E
Sunrise
5:41 AM
Sunset
5:52 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Taipei to New York | -12 hours | |
| Taipei to London | -7 hours | |
| Taipei to Dubai | -4 hours | |
| Taipei to New Delhi | -2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Taipei to Tokyo | +1 hour |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Taipei. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Taipei
What time zone is Taipei in?
Taipei is on Taiwan Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Taipei), which is CST (UTC+8) all year.
Does Taipei observe daylight saving time?
No. Taipei does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on CST (UTC+8) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Taipei and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 12 hours behind Taipei. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Taipei?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 5:41 AM and sets at 5:52 PM local time, giving 12 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Taiwan on the same time as Taipei?
Yes. Taiwan uses a single time zone, so Taipei has the same local time as the rest of the country.