Current local time in Tainan, Taiwan
CST · UTC+08:00 · Taipei Standard Time
About Tainan
Tainan, Taiwan uses the Taipei Standard Time time zone (Asia/Taipei), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 771,235.
| Country: | Taiwan |
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| Coordinates: | 22°59′N / 120°13′E |
| Population: | 771,235 |
| Currency: | New Taiwan dollar (TWD) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +886 |
Time zone in Tainan
| 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
Tainan does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Tainan today
| Sunrise: | 05:58 |
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| Sunset: | 17:28 |
| Solar noon: | 11:43 |
| Day length: | 11h 29m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:36 – 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 Tainan
- London+7 hTainan is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hTainan is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hTainan is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Tainan time
What time zone is Tainan in?
Tainan uses the IANA time zone Asia/Taipei (Taipei Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Tainan observe daylight saving time?
Tainan does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Tainan and London?
Right now Tainan 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 Tainan and New York?
Right now Tainan 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.