Current local time in Taipei, Taiwan
CST · UTC+08:00 · Taipei Standard Time
About Taipei
Taipei, Taiwan uses the Taipei Standard Time time zone (Asia/Taipei), currently UTC+08:00. It is the capital of Taiwan. Population: about 7,871,900.
| Country: | Taiwan |
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| Coordinates: | 25°03′N / 121°32′E |
| Population: | 7,871,900 |
| Currency: | New Taiwan dollar (TWD) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +886 |
Time zone in Taipei
| 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
Taipei does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Taipei today
| Sunrise: | 05:54 |
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| Sunset: | 17:22 |
| Solar noon: | 11:38 |
| Day length: | 11h 27m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:31 – 17:45 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Taipei
- London+7 hTaipei is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hTaipei is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hTaipei is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Taipei time
What time zone is Taipei in?
Taipei uses the IANA time zone Asia/Taipei (Taipei Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Taipei observe daylight saving time?
Taipei does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Taipei and London?
Right now Taipei 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 Taipei and New York?
Right now Taipei 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.