Current Time in Taiwan

00:29:21
Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Capital time (Taipei)
Country: Taiwan
Capital: Taipei
Population: 23,451,837
Area: 35980 km²
Currency: TWD
Calling Code: +886
Coordinates: 25.0531° N, 121.5264° E
Country Code: TW
IANA Timezone
Asia/Taipei
UTC Offset
DST
No
Local Time
Sunrise
05:34
Sunset
18:13
Day Length
12h 38m

Major Airports in Taiwan

  • Hualien Chiashan Airport (HUN) - 00:29:21
  • Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) - 00:29:21
  • Penghu Magong Airport (MZG) - 00:29:21
  • Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ) - 00:29:21
  • Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base (TNN) - 00:29:21
  • Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA) - 00:29:21
  • Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) - 00:29:21

Daylight saving time in Taiwan

Taiwan has 1 listed IANA time zones. None of them observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.

Best Time to Call Taiwan

Business hours in Taiwan (9 AM–5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:

  • Beijing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
  • Paris: 3:00 AM – 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
  • Toronto: 9:00 PM (previous day) – 5:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
  • Seoul: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
  • Mexico City: 7:00 PM (previous day) – 3:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
  • Cairo: 4:00 AM – 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
  • Bangkok: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ( Convenient)

Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.

Time Difference from Taiwan

Compare time in Taiwan with other countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many time zones does Taiwan have?

Taiwan uses a single time zone nationwide: Asia/Taipei, currently at UTC+8.

What time is it in Taiwan right now?

The current local time in Taipei is 00:29:21 on Wednesday, 02 September 2026.

Does Taiwan observe daylight saving time?

No. Taiwan is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.

What currency is used in Taiwan?

Taiwan uses the Dollar (TWD) as its official currency.

What language is spoken in Taiwan?

The official language codes for Taiwan are ZH-TW, ZH, NAN, HAK.

What is the international calling code for Taiwan?

To call Taiwan from abroad, dial the country code +886 before the local number.

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