Time in Taipei – Current Local Time

Live local time, CST clock, UTC offset, and time differences for Taipei, Taiwan.

Timezone: CST (Asia/Taipei)Offset: UTC+8DST: Not observed (constant all year)

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Taipei, Taiwan
2:19:06 PM
Saturday, September 12, 2026

Taipei is situated in Taiwan (Asia) and observes the Asia/Taipei (CST) time standard at UTC+8 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Taipei maintains a constant UTC+8 offset year-round, without seasonal Daylight Saving Time transitions.

The live clock above reflects current civil time to the second, providing accurate local hours for travel planning, cross-border meeting coordination, and international communications.

Time zone data verified and last updated: September 12, 2026

Country
Taiwan
Region
Asia

How Many Hours Ahead or Behind is Taipei?

Calculated time differences between Taipei (UTC+8) and major international business hubs, dynamically accounting for active Daylight Saving Time shifts.

Financial HubCurrent TimezoneTaipei StatusTime at 12:00 PM in Taipei
New YorkUnited StatesEST/EDTTaipei is 12 hours ahead12:00 AM
LondonUnited KingdomGMT/BSTTaipei is 7 hours ahead5:00 AM
TokyoJapanJSTTaipei is 1 hour behind1:00 PM
SydneyAustraliaAEST/AEDTTaipei is 2 hours behind2:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Taipei

What time is it in Taipei right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time in Taipei, Taiwan, updated every second. Taipei is on CST (UTC+8 from UTC).

What time zone is Taipei in?

Taipei uses the Asia/Taipei time zone (CST), which is UTC+8 from Coordinated Universal Time. This offset stays the same all year because Taipei does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

What is the time difference between Taipei and New York?

Taipei is currently 12 hours ahead of New York. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 9:00 PM in Taipei. This accounts for any Daylight Saving Time in effect.

What is the time difference between Taipei and London?

Taipei is currently 7 hours ahead of London. When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 4:00 PM in Taipei. This accounts for any Daylight Saving Time in effect.

Does Taipei observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Taipei does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC+8 offset from UTC stays constant throughout the year.

When is the best time to schedule a call with someone in Taipei?

Standard business hours in Taipei are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time (CST). Use the timeline planner on this page to line up Taipei's working hours with your own time zone and find an overlap that suits both sides.

Taipei at a Glance

UTC Offset
UTC+8
DST Observed
No

Taipei Time & Location Profile

Timezone Identifier
Asia/Taipei (CST)
Current UTC Offset
UTC+8
Daylight Saving Time
Not Observed (fixed offset year-round)
Country & Region
Taiwan • Asia

Planning a Trip or Call to Taipei?

✈️ Flight & Airport Details

When booking travel to Taipei, remember to account for the local time difference—Taipei is UTC+8 from UTC. Adjust your watch upon arrival to adjust to local routines.

💼 Business Hours & Scheduling

Taipei does not observe Daylight Saving Time, keeping international scheduling calculations consistent all year at UTC+8.