Time Now in Banqiao, Taiwan 🇹🇼
Lat/Long: 25.01° N, 121.47° E
Elevation: 12 m above sea level
Population rank: #5 of 50 cities in Taiwan by population
Province: Taipei
IANA Timezone: Asia/Taipei
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Taiwan: CST
Local time in Banqiao runs on a UTC+08:00 offset (Asia/Taipei). Banqiao does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Banqiao sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. At about 12 m, Banqiao is practically at sea level. Banqiao is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 801 km off. Banqiao ranks among the biggest cities in Taiwan, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
The sun rises over Banqiao at 05:42 and sets at 17:50, giving 12h 08m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Banqiao
Daylight Hours in Banqiao
Banqiao gets 12h 08m of daylight today. Sunrise in Banqiao is at 05:42 and sunset in Banqiao is at 17:50.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 35m near the December solstice to 13h 41m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Banqiao and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Banqiao right now.
Other Cities in Taiwan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Banqiao's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Banqiao.
Weather in Banqiao
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Prayer Times in Banqiao
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 22 Sep ● | 04:24 | 05:42 | 11:47 | 15:13 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Wed, 23 Sep | 04:24 | 05:42 | 11:46 | 15:13 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Thu, 24 Sep | 04:24 | 05:43 | 11:46 | 15:12 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Fri, 25 Sep | 04:25 | 05:43 | 11:46 | 15:11 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Sat, 26 Sep | 04:25 | 05:43 | 11:45 | 15:11 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Sun, 27 Sep | 04:26 | 05:44 | 11:45 | 15:10 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Mon, 28 Sep | 04:26 | 05:44 | 11:45 | 15:10 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
14-day Forecast for Banqiao
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Banqiao
Sunrise
in Banqiao
↑
5:42 AM
Sunset
in Banqiao
↓
5:50 PM
Day Length
12h 08m
Dawn
in Banqiao
5:19 AM
Dusk
in Banqiao
6:14 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Banqiao
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
79.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 15:11
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:12
Distances & Clock Changes in Banqiao
How Far Is Banqiao From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 801 km | WSW (250deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,104 km | NE (51deg) |
| Singapore | 3,242 km | SW (218deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,026 km | W (273deg) |
| Dubai | 6,591 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Sydney | 7,262 km | SSE (153deg) |
| Moscow | 7,357 km | NW (322deg) |
| London | 9,782 km | NNW (328deg) |
Banqiao's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Banqiao and you would surface near Riacho He-He, Argentina, about 47 km from the antipodal point at 25.0deg S, 58.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Banqiao
What time is it in Banqiao right now?
The current local time in Banqiao is 11:29 on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Banqiao follows the Asia/Taipei time zone.
What time zone is Banqiao in?
Banqiao runs on the Asia/Taipei IANA time zone (UTC+08:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Banqiao?
Is Banqiao on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 22, 2026, Banqiao is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Banqiao today?
Banqiao sees sunrise at 05:42 and sunset at 17:50 today, giving 12h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Banqiao tonight?
The moon phase over Banqiao tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 79.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Banqiao?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Banqiao, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.