ISO: TW / TWN Continent: AS Dial: +886

Current Local Time in Taiwan

Comprehensive guide to time in Taiwan. View exact synchronized atomic time, cross-border business calling windows, daylight saving shifts, upcoming holidays, and travel jet lag guidelines.
Checking Business Status... Standard Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 | Peak: 10:00 - 16:00
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Average Sunrise 06:10
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Average Sunset 18:05
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UTC Offset UTC+08:00
DST Status No
Timezones 1
Capital City: Taipei
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Daylight Saving Time (DST) Overview for Taiwan

Taiwan does NOT observe Daylight Saving Time. Local clocks remain constant throughout the year on standard time, with no seasonal spring/fall 1-hour adjustments.

💼 Best Time to Call Taiwan (Remote Work & Meeting Windows)

Business Scheduling

Optimal overlapping time windows to schedule remote team meetings, vendor synchronization, and client calls between major global economic regions and Taiwan.

US East Coast
09:00 - 11:00
Covers late afternoon/early evening in Taiwan, suitable for business discussions.
Europe
14:00 - 16:00
Allows for morning calls in Europe and afternoon in Taiwan.
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High Business Hour Overlap: East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia
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Challenging Overlap (Asynchronous Recommended): Europe, North America

🔄 Interactive 24-Hour Time Converter (Taiwan vs Your Location)

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Drag the slider across the 24-hour timeline to see your local time simultaneously converted to Taiwan time.

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🌍 Time Twins & Global Relative Positioning for Taiwan

Relative Time

Timezone Twins: The following countries and territories share the exact same standard clock as Taiwan:

PhilippinesSingaporeWestern AustraliaBruneiMalaysiaHong KongChina

⏩ Ahead Of Major Regions

  • Japan is 1 hours behind Taiwan
  • Eastern US is 12 hours behind Taiwan

⏪ Behind Major Regions

  • London is -8 hours ahead of Taiwan
  • Eastern Australia is -3 hours ahead of Taiwan

🌐 Observed Time Zones in Taiwan

Span: 0.0h Difference

The directory below details the official time zone designations, IANA database identifiers, real-time clocks, and standard UTC offsets active across Taiwan.

Time Zone Name IANA Identifier Current Local Time UTC Offset
Taiwan Standard Time Asia/Taipei 03:37 13039374 UTC+08:00

🏙️ Major Cities & Regional Hubs in Taiwan

Select a metropolitan center below to view dedicated city clocks, localized solar schedules, and weather patterns.

🗓️ National & Public Holidays Calendar in Taiwan

Multi-Year Coverage

Complete schedule of national holidays, bank closures, religious festivals, and observances. Switch between years (2024–2028) and filter by holiday category:

Date Holiday Name Classification Calendar Basis Office Status
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public gregorian Closed 🔴
2026-02-09 Chinese New Year Public lunisolar Closed 🔴
2026-02-10 Additional Day Off (Chinese New Year) Public lunisolar Closed 🔴
2026-02-11 Additional Day Off (Mid-Autumn) Public lunisolar Closed 🔴
2026-02-28 Peace Memorial Day Public gregorian Closed 🔴
2026-04-04 Children's Day Public gregorian Closed 🔴
2026-05-01 Labor Day Public gregorian Closed 🔴
2026-06-02 Dragon Boat Festival Public lunisolar Closed 🔴
2026-06-03 Additional Day Off (Dragon Boat) Public lunisolar Closed 🔴
2026-08-08 Father's Day Observance gregorian Open 🟢
2026-09-02 Mid-Autumn Festival Public lunisolar Closed 🔴
2026-09-03 Additional Day Off (Mid-Autumn) Public lunisolar Closed 🔴
2026-10-10 National Day Public gregorian Closed 🔴
2026-10-05 Double Ninth Festival Observance lunisolar Open 🟢
2026-12-22 Winter Solstice Observance solar Open 🟢

✈️ Travel & Jet Lag Guide

Physiological time difference and circadian adjustment expectations when traveling to Taiwan:

Jet Lag from US High
Jet Lag from Europe High
Adjustment Time 2 Days

🔤 Local Time & Date Customs

Official format conventions and time standards recognized in Taiwan:

Preferred Date Format YYYY-MM-DD
Standard Clock Format 24-hour
First Day of the Week Monday
24-Hour Military Clock Used? Yes

☀️ Annual Sunlight & Seasonal Daylight Profile for Taiwan

Solar Extremes
🌅 Earliest Sunrise June
🌄 Latest Sunrise December
☀️ Longest Daylight June
❄️ Shortest Daylight December

📜 Time Zone History & Legislation in Taiwan

Taiwan has consistently used UTC+8 since the establishment of standard time.

Frequently Asked Questions & Time Guide for Taiwan

What time is it in Taiwan right now?

The current time in Taiwan is based on its standard time zone with a UTC offset of UTC+08:00. Real-time clocks above are synchronized with high-precision atomic stratum-1 time servers.

Does Taiwan observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

No, Taiwan does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Clocks remain on standard time all year.

What is the best time to call someone in Taiwan?

Standard business hours in Taiwan are typically 09:00 - 17:00, Monday through Friday.

Refer to the Remote Work Call Planner section above for region-specific recommended calling windows from the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

What is the international dialing country code for Taiwan?

The international telephone dialing code for Taiwan is +886.

Database synchronized with IANA Time Zone Database v2026a