Current time in
Taipei, Taiwan
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Asia/Taipei · UTC+08:00 · DST not in effect
About Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan runs on the Asia/Taipei time zone, currently UTC+08:00 (CST). The live clock above updates every second, so you always see the exact local time, handy for scheduling calls, planning travel, or tracking deliveries across the world.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- Asia/Taipei
- Abbreviation
- CST
- UTC offset
- UTC+08:00
- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
Taipei, Taiwan does not observe daylight saving time.
Taipei, Taiwan vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Taipei (this zone) | UTC+08:00 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-04:00 | |
| London | UTC+01:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+10:00 |
Featured cities
Same UTC offset
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Taipei, Taiwan right now? ▾
The current time in Taipei, Taiwan is shown live at the top of this page, based on the Asia/Taipei time zone (UTC+08:00).
What is the UTC offset for Taipei, Taiwan? ▾
Taipei, Taiwan is currently at UTC+08:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Taipei, Taiwan observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
No, Taipei, Taiwan is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Taipei, Taiwan use? ▾
Taipei, Taiwan uses the Asia/Taipei IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.