Kaohsiung does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on UTC+8 year-round.
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Kaohsiung Time Zone: UTC+8 and UTC+8
Kaohsiung operates on UTC+8 (UTC+8), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 8 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Taipei.
Kaohsiung does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on UTC+8 year-round. This means the time difference between Kaohsiung and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Kaohsiung, useful reference points: Kaohsiung is 8 hours ahead of London on GMT and 13 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Kaohsiung right now?
Kaohsiung follows UTC+8 (UTC+8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Kaohsiung, updated every second.
What time zone is Kaohsiung in?
Kaohsiung is in UTC+8 (UTC+8). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Taipei.
Does Kaohsiung observe daylight saving time?
Kaohsiung does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on UTC+8 year-round.
What is the time difference between Kaohsiung and London?
Kaohsiung (UTC+8, UTC+8) is 8 hours ahead of London During BST the difference changes by an hour..
What is the time difference between Kaohsiung and New York?
Kaohsiung (UTC+8, UTC+8) is 13 hours ahead of New York During EDT the difference changes by an hour..