Current Time in Taipei
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Asia/Taipei
Timezone Details
| Timezone | CST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+8:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Asia/Taipei |
| Country |  Taiwan |
| Population | 2.6 million |
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About Taipei Time Zone (CST)
Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, uses China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8) year-round without Daylight Saving Time. Taiwan is a major technology and manufacturing hub, home to TSMC — the world's largest dedicated semiconductor manufacturer.
Key fact: Taipei is in the same timezone as Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Manila (UTC+8).
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Taipei with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Taipei Time
What time is it in Taipei right now? +
The current time in Taipei, Taiwan is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Taipei is in the CST timezone (UTC+8:00).
What timezone is Taipei in? +
Taipei is in the CST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Asia/Taipei. The UTC offset is +8:00 (year-round).Does Taipei observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Taipei does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+8:00 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Taipei? +
Taipei's UTC offset is UTC+8:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Taipei and London? +
Taipei (CST) is UTC+8:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Taipei is in the same timezone as Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Manila (UTC+8).
How do I convert Taipei time to UTC? +
To convert Taipei time to UTC, subtract UTC+8:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Taipei and the UTC offset is UTC+8:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Taipei in? +
Taipei is located in Asia. It is the 2.6 million population city in Taiwan.
What is the IANA timezone name for Taipei? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Taipei is
Asia/Taipei. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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