Current local time in Taichung, Taiwan
CST · UTC+08:00 · Taipei Standard Time
About Taichung
Taichung, Taiwan uses the Taipei Standard Time time zone (Asia/Taipei), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 1,040,725.
| Country: | Taiwan |
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| Coordinates: | 24°09′N / 120°41′E |
| Population: | 1,040,725 |
| Currency: | New Taiwan dollar (TWD) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +886 |
Time zone in Taichung
| 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
Taichung does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Taichung today
| Sunrise: | 05:58 |
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| Sunset: | 17:25 |
| Solar noon: | 11:41 |
| Day length: | 11h 27m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:35 – 17:48 |
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 Taichung
- London+7 hTaichung is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hTaichung is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hTaichung is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Taichung time
What time zone is Taichung in?
Taichung uses the IANA time zone Asia/Taipei (Taipei Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Taichung observe daylight saving time?
Taichung does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Taichung and London?
Right now Taichung 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 Taichung and New York?
Right now Taichung 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.