Current Time in Taiwan
Taiwan uses Asia/Taipei (UTC+08:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Taiwan below.
Time across Taiwan
1 cities trackedTaiwan is in a single time zone — Asia/Taipei (UTC+08:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| TaipeiCapital | --:-- | Asia/Taipei · +08:00TPE |
Public Holidays in Taiwan
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Republic Day | 開國紀念日 | public |
| Feb 10 | Chinese New Year | 春節 | public |
| Feb 28 | Peace Memorial Day | 和平紀念日 | public |
| Apr 4 | Children's Day | 兒童節 | public |
| Apr 5 | Tomb Sweeping Day | 清明節 | public |
| Jun 10 | Dragon Boat Festival | 端午節 | public |
| Sep 17 | Mid-Autumn Festival | 中秋節 | public |
| Oct 10 | National Day | 國慶日 | public |
Taipei vs the World
Current time difference between Taipei, Taiwan and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Taipei |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:09 AM | UTC−4 | 12h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:09 PM | UTC+1 | 7h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:09 PM | UTC+4 | 4h ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:39 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m ahead of |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:09 PM | UTC+8 | Same time |
| TokyoJapan | 10:09 PM | UTC+9 | 1h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:09 PM | UTC+10 | 2h behind |
Business Hours in Taipei (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Taipei, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Taipei | 5:00 PM in Taipei |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| London | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Dubai | 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 6:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Singapore | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Sydney | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Taiwan in?
Taiwan uses Asia/Taipei (UTC+08:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Taiwan right now?
The current time in Taipei is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Taiwan observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Taiwan does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Taiwan have?
Taiwan has 1 time zone (Asia/Taipei).
What is Taiwan's UTC / GMT offset?
Taiwan is in Asia/Taipei (UTC+08:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Taiwan?
Yes — the whole of Taiwan shares one time zone (Asia/Taipei, UTC+08:00).
What is the time difference between Taiwan and India?
Taiwan (UTC+08:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.