Current Time in Taipei, Taiwan
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00 · 7,871,900pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT+8 — Taipei Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+08:00 |
| IANA | Asia/Taipei |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 05:07 |
| Sunset | 18:47 |
| Day Length | 13h 40m |
| Solar noon | 11:57 |
| Twilight | 04:41 – 19:13 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | 25.05°, 121.53° |
| Country | Taiwan |
| Calling code | +886 |
Plan with Taipei time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Taipei.
Local rhythm
It is currently evening in Taipei, which is near the edge of the workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM GMT+8.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with Shanghai: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM in Taipei matches 9:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Taipei does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
Time Difference from Taipei
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | +12h |
| Los Angeles | +15h |
| London | +7h |
| Berlin | +6h |
| Dubai | +4h |
| Mumbai | +2h 30m |
| Shanghai | Same time |
| Tokyo | -1h |
| Sydney | -2h |
| São Paulo | +11h |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Taipei in?
Taipei uses Taipei Standard Time (GMT+8, UTC+08:00). IANA identifier: Asia/Taipei. Taipei does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Taipei today?
Sunrise 05:07, sunset 18:47. Day length: 13h 40m (+0m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 11:57.
Moon phase in Taipei?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.