Current Time in Taipei, Taiwan

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

CST

IANA Identifier

Asia/Taipei

UTC Offset

UTC+8

Country

Taiwan (TW)

Location Details

Coordinates

25.0330°, 121.5654°

Population

2.6M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) — 40 km

Nearby Cities

• Bali — Indonesia
• Bangkok — Thailand
• Beijing — China
• Guangzhou — China
• Hanoi — Vietnam
• Ho Chi Minh City — Vietnam
• Hong Kong — China
• Jakarta — Indonesia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Taipei in?

Taipei is in the CST time zone (Asia/Taipei), which is UTC+8 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Taipei observe Daylight Saving Time?

Taipei uses the Asia/Taipei IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Taipei?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Taipei, Taiwan. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Taipei?

Taipei has a UTC offset of UTC+8. This means it is 8 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Taipei?

Taipei is served by Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).