Current Time in Taiwan
GMT+8 (UTC+08:00) · 28 cities · Capital: Taipei
Time Zone
| GMT+8 | UTC+08:00 |
Country Facts
| Capital | Taipei |
| Currency | TWD (NT$) |
| Calling code | +886 |
| Languages | Mandarin Chinese |
| Drives on | right |
Daylight Saving Time
Taiwan does not observe daylight saving time. The offset remains UTC+08:00 year-round.
Time planning in Taiwan
Use this when scheduling calls, launches, travel days, or support coverage for people in Taiwan.
Country time shape
Taiwan uses one main time zone: GMT+8 (UTC+08:00). Scheduling by country is usually reliable.
Major city anchor
Start with Taipei for practical local-time checks. The primary clock on this page uses Asia/Taipei.
DST complexity
Taiwan has no listed daylight-saving change in the primary time zone data, which makes recurring schedules easier to maintain.
| Reference market | Taiwan | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Bangkok | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Sydney | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:30 AM-2:30 PM |
| Auckland | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Best listed overlap: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM in Taiwan with Shanghai.
Time Difference from Taiwan
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +12h |
| Chicago | +13h |
| Los Angeles | +15h |
| London | +7h |
| Paris | +6h |
| Berlin | +6h |
| Moscow | +5h |
| Dubai | +4h |
| Mumbai | +2h 30m |
| Bangkok | +1h |
| Shanghai | Same time |
| Tokyo | -1h |
| Sydney | -2h |
| Auckland | -4h |
| São Paulo | +11h |
1 Cities in Taiwan
| Time | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taipei | GMT+8 | --:--:-- |
Time in Taiwan
Taiwan uses a single time zone: GMT+8 (UTC+08:00), identified by the IANA timezone database as Asia/Taipei. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+08:00 remains constant throughout the year.
The largest city is Taipei. The capital, Taipei, uses the GMT+8 time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Taiwan in?
Taiwan uses the GMT+8 time zone (UTC+08:00). The IANA identifier is Asia/Taipei. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+08:00 remains constant throughout the year.
Does Taiwan observe daylight saving time?
No. Taiwan does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC+08:00 year-round.
What is the capital of Taiwan?
The capital of Taiwan is Taipei. The currency is the TWD (NT$) and the country calling code is +886.
What is the time difference between Taiwan and New York?
Taiwan is +12h compared to New York (Eastern Time). This difference may change by 1 hour during daylight saving time transitions.
How many cities in Taiwan does CheckTimeNow track?
We track the current time in 28 cities in Taiwan. The largest include Taipei.