Current local time in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
CST · UTC+08:00 · Taipei Standard Time
About Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung, Taiwan uses the Taipei Standard Time time zone (Asia/Taipei), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 1,519,711.
| Country: | Taiwan |
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| Coordinates: | 22°37′N / 120°19′E |
| Population: | 1,519,711 |
| Currency: | New Taiwan dollar (TWD) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +886 |
Time zone in Kaohsiung
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Taipei |
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| Time zone name: | Taipei Standard Time (CST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+08:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Kaohsiung does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kaohsiung today
| Sunrise: | 05:58 |
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| Sunset: | 17:28 |
| Solar noon: | 11:43 |
| Day length: | 11h 30m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:35 – 17:51 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Kaohsiung
- London+7 hKaohsiung is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hKaohsiung is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hKaohsiung is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kaohsiung time
What time zone is Kaohsiung in?
Kaohsiung uses the IANA time zone Asia/Taipei (Taipei Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Kaohsiung observe daylight saving time?
Kaohsiung does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kaohsiung and London?
Right now Kaohsiung is 7 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Kaohsiung and New York?
Right now Kaohsiung is 12 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.