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Current Time in Taipei, Taiwan

Q: 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).

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is Taipei in?

Taipei is located in Asia. It is the 2.7 million population city in Taiwan.

Taiwan · CST · UTC+8:00

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Asia/Taipei

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	2.7 million

Live Time Comparison — Taipei

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📅 Public Holidays in Taiwan (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Taiwan. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Feb 14

Lunar New Year

Apr 5

Tomb Sweeping Day

Jun 19

Dragon Boat Festival (est.)

Sep 25

Mid-Autumn Festival (est.)

Oct 10

National Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Taipei

Find the best hours for a call between Taipei (CST, UTC+8:00) and another city.

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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. A major tech and semiconductor manufacturing hub in East Asia.

Key fact: Taipei is in the same timezone as Beijing, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

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, and Singapore.

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 2.7 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.

What time is sunrise in Taipei today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Taipei are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Taipei's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Taipei? +

Sunset times in Taipei are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Taipei? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Taipei to London, Taipei to New York, Taipei to Dubai, Taipei to Tokyo.