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