Current Local Time in Taipei
Taipei, Taiwan (GMT+8)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Taipei is located in the Asia/Taipei timezone in Taiwan.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Asia/TaipeiData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (28-35°C) and mild winters (12-20°C). Rainy May-June (plum rain season).
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📍About Taipei Time Zone
Taipei is located in the Asia/Taipei time zone (UTC+8). As a major metropolitan city in Taiwan, Taipei serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Taipei is 13 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Taipei, consider that standard business hours are typically Offices 9 AM to 6 PM. Night markets open 5 PM to midnight. 7-Elevens everywhere, 24/7. local time. Taipei does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+8.
Taipei has a population of approximately 2.6M (7M in the metro area). The local currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (NT$). To call Taipei from abroad, use the country code +886 2. The primary language spoken is Mandarin.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Taipei time is 13 hours ahead of New York, and 8 hours ahead of London. This makes Taipei well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Taipei Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Taipei (UTC+8)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Taiwan (TW)
- • Coordinates: 25.03°, 121.57°
- • Calling Code: +886 2