Time now in Taiwan

UTC+08:00 • Asia/Taipei (CST)

Your device clock is 26ms behind of the detected local time (Asia/Taipei, UTC+08:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

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Monday, September 21, 2026, week 39

Time in Taiwan now

Taiwan has one official time zone: CST (UTC+08:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Taiwan is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Taiwan?

Official time in Taiwan is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Taiwan

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Asia/Taipei UTC+08:00 Taichung, Kaohsiung, Taipei

List of time zones used in Taiwan (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Asia/Taipei UTC+08:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Taiwan

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Taiwan depends on the region.

  • Taichung: 12 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Taiwan use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Taiwan observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Taiwan

  • 1979-09-30 at 23:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Taiwan was on 1979-09-30 at 23:00 (local time) (zone Asia/Taipei): clocks went back (fall, back to standard) — transition from CDT to CST.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Taiwan?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+8:00 and UTC+8:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Taiwan have?
Taiwan has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Taiwan use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Taiwan observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Taiwan time

To convert Taiwan time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
Time now in locations in Taiwan with links for more information (40 locations)