Current Time in Taiwan

TST (UTC+8) · Taipei · UTC+8

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Taiwan Quick Facts

🏛️ Capital City
Taipei
👥 Population
24M
💰 Currency
NT$ New Taiwan Dollar
📞 Phone Code
+886
🕐 UTC Offset
UTC+8
🔄 Daylight Saving Time
Yes — observed
🗣️ Official Languages
Mandarin

Taiwan Time Difference

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Dubai--:--Same time
Tokyo--:--Same time
Sydney--:--Same time
São Paulo--:--Same time
Singapore--:--Same time

📞 Best Time to Call Taiwan

Target 9 AM – 5 PM Taiwan local time for business calls. Calling Taiwan from the US requires planning. East Coast (EST): try 7–10 PM for a morning call. West Coast (PST): 4–7 PM. From the UK, early morning calls (7–9 AM GMT) reach Taiwan during business hours.

🕐 Time Zone in Taiwan

TST (UTC+8)

Taiwan uses TST (UTC+8) year-round. Taipei is the capital and largest city.

Taiwan observes Daylight Saving Time in most regions. Clocks spring forward in spring and fall back in autumn — verify the exact dates for the current year.

✈️ Time-Related Travel Tips for Taiwan

When traveling to Taiwan, expect significant jet lag if coming from Europe or the Americas. Allow 1–2 days to adjust. Set your phone to local time immediately upon arrival. The primary language is Mandarin. Business meetings often start punctually.

💡 Interesting Facts About Time in Taiwan

  • The capital Taipei is the political center of Taiwan with a total national population of 24M.
  • Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines — they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
  • The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.

About Time in Taiwan

Taiwan uses a single time zone (TST (UTC+8)). This makes it relatively straightforward to coordinate times across the country.

The capital city Taipei serves as the political and often economic center of Taiwan. Major business activities are spread across cities including Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung.

When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in Taiwan, it's important to consider the time difference. TST (UTC+8) is the most commonly referenced time zone for Taiwan.

Taiwan uses the New Taiwan Dollar (NT$) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +886. Official languages include Mandarin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Taiwan right now?
Taiwan uses TST (UTC+8). Taipei is the capital. The live clock above shows the current local time in Taiwan.
What time zone is Taipei in?
Taipei uses TST (UTC+8). The IANA time zone identifier is Asia/Taipei.
Does Taiwan observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Taiwan does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Taiwan uses China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8) year-round.
What is the best time to call Taiwan?
The best time to call Taiwan is during local business hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM TST. Check the Best Time to Call table on this page for your time zone.

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Time zone data powered by the IANA Time Zone Database. Taiwan: Asia/Taipei (TST (UTC+8)).