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Current Time in Taipei, Taiwan

Check the current local time in Taipei, Taiwan. Taipei uses the Asia/Taipei time zone, with CST (UTC +8:00) during standard time.

Sunrise today
5:04 PM
Sunset today
6:41 AM
Day length
13h 36m
Population
2.6 M
Coordinates: 25.0330° N, 121.5654° E · Elevation: 8 m · Sun data calculated for today, June 4, 2026
Taipei, Taiwan — Live Clock
5:46:26 AM
CST Live timezone
Thursday, June 4, 2026

Taipei Time Zone

Time Zone

Asia/Taipei

Taipei, Taiwan

Current zone: CST

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

CST

UTC +8:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

Not Observed

Year-round standard time

Next DST Change

No DST change

Standard time year-round

No seasonal offset changes

About Taipei Time (CST)

Taipei is located in Taiwan and uses the Asia/Taipei time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Taipei overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Taipei aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Taipei vs Major Cities

UTC UTC +8:00
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London UTC +1:00
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New York UTC -4:00
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Singapore UTC +8:00
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Dubai UTC +4:00
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Tokyo UTC +9:00
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Mumbai UTC +5:30
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Taipei Stock Exchange Hours

Local Exchange

TWSE (Taiwan Stock Exchange)

TWD
Regular session (Taipei local time)
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Other Cities in Asia/Taipei

These cities share the same time zone as Taipei — when it's 5:46:26 AM here, it's the same local time there.

Other Cities in Taiwan

Major cities in Taiwan — some may be in a different time zone than Taipei if the country spans multiple zones.

Need to Schedule a Call to Taipei?

Find the perfect overlap time between your timezone and Taipei. Our calculator shows when business hours align.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Taipei time

What time is it in Taipei right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Taipei, Taiwan, updated every second. Right now, Taipei is on CST with a UTC offset of UTC +8:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Taipei in?

Taipei uses the Asia/Taipei timezone, fixed at CST (UTC +8:00) year-round with no daylight saving time. The offset never changes, making Taipei a predictable anchor for international scheduling.

How many hours ahead or behind is Taipei?

Taipei is currently UTC +8:00 from UTC. The offset is fixed year-round — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Taipei observe daylight saving time?

No. Taipei stays on CST (UTC +8:00) year-round — no seasonal clock changes. This means the time difference between Taipei and cities that do observe DST will shift by one hour each spring and autumn when those cities change their clocks.

Is Taipei on CST right now?

Taipei is always on CST (UTC +8:00) — no daylight saving time. The offset is stable year-round, so Taipei is easy to schedule with. However, if you are calling from a city that observes DST, your local offset to Taipei will shift by one hour twice a year.

What is the best time to call Taipei from New York?

The best call window from New York to Taipei depends on the current offset. Taipei is currently UTC +8:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.