Current Local Time in Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung, Taiwan (GMT+8)
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Kaohsiung is located in the Asia/Taipei timezone in Taiwan.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Asia/TaipeiData: IANA Time Zone Database
☀️Climate
Tropical monsoon with hot humid summers (28-33°C) and mild winters (18-24°C). Typhoon season July-October.
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📍About Kaohsiung Time Zone
Kaohsiung is in the Asia/Taipei time zone (UTC+8). Kaohsiung does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+8 year-round.
Kaohsiung Time Difference at a Glance
Quick Facts: Kaohsiung Time
- Time Zone: Asia/Taipei (UTC+8)
- Daylight Saving: Not observed
- Country: Taiwan
- Coordinates: 22.62, 120.31
- Calling Code: +886 7
🌐Time Difference from Kaohsiung
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌙New York | 4:16 AM | -12h | |
| 🌅London | 9:16 AM | -7h | |
| 🌆Tokyo | 5:16 PM | +1h | |
| 🌅Paris | 10:16 AM | -6h | |
| ☀️Dubai | 12:16 PM | -4h | |
| ☀️Singapore | 4:16 PM | Same | |
| ☀️Hong Kong | 4:16 PM | Same | |
| ☀️Shanghai | 4:16 PM | Same |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Kaohsiung is in the Taipei time zone (UTC+8). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. Kaohsiung is located in Taiwan.
Kaohsiung is in the Taipei time zone, which is UTC+8. The IANA time zone identifier is Asia/Taipei.
No, Kaohsiung does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The time remains at UTC+8 throughout the year, making it easier to schedule international calls and meetings.
Kaohsiung is 7 hours ahead of London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 7:00 PM in Kaohsiung. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.
Kaohsiung is 12 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 9:00 PM in Kaohsiung. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The best time to call Kaohsiung is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (Taipei). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between Kaohsiung and your location.
Standard business hours in Kaohsiung are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Taipei. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.
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