PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Taipei
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Taiwan Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Taipei
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Taiwan
- Region
- Taiwan
- Population
- 7,871,900
- Coordinates
- 25.05° N, 121.53° E
- Elevation
- 5 m
Taipei is the capital of Taiwan, with a population of about 7,871,900. It uses the Taiwan Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Taipei).
Taipei does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+8 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include New Taipei City.
Because Taipei lies at 25.05° N, 121.53° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 13 h 42 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 10 h 35 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:58 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:46 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September equinox | 5:42 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 09 min |
| December solstice | 6:34 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 35 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Taipei in?
Taipei is in the Taiwan Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Taipei. The UTC offset is UTC+8.
Does Taipei have daylight saving time?
No. Taipei stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Taipei and New York?
In January New York is 13 hours behind Taipei, and in July it is 12 hours behind Taipei, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Taipei and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Taipei, and in July it is 15 hours behind Taipei, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Taipei?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:04 AM and sets at about 6:46 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:34 AM and sets at about 5:09 PM (local time).