Current Time in Hsinchu, Taiwan 🇹🇼
Lat/Long: 24.8° N, 120.97° E
Elevation: 22 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 50 cities in Taiwan by population
Province: Taiwan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Taipei
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Taiwan: CST
The time now in Hsinchu, Taiwan is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Hsinchu currently observes CST, UTC+8. Local time in Hsinchu runs on a UTC+08:00 offset (Asia/Taipei). Hsinchu 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. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Hsinchu lies barely above sea level, at roughly 22 m. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 746 km away. A major centre in Taiwan, Hsinchu keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Hsinchu sees 11h 35m between a 05:54 sunrise and a 17:29 sunset.
Hsinchu Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Hsinchu
Hsinchu gets 11h 35m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hsinchu is at 05:54 and sunset in Hsinchu is at 17:29.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 36m near the December solstice to 13h 40m near the June solstice.
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Cities Sharing Hsinchu's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hsinchu.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 04:35 | 05:53 | 11:42 | 15:01 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 04:36 | 05:54 | 11:41 | 15:01 | 17:29 | 18:59 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:36 | 05:54 | 11:41 | 15:00 | 17:28 | 18:58 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:36 | 05:55 | 11:41 | 14:59 | 17:27 | 18:57 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:37 | 05:55 | 11:41 | 14:59 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:37 | 05:56 | 11:41 | 14:58 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:38 | 05:56 | 11:40 | 14:58 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hsinchu
Sunrise
in Hsinchu
↑
5:54 AM
Sunset
in Hsinchu
↓
5:29 PM
Day Length
11h 35m
Dawn
in Hsinchu
5:30 AM
Dusk
in Hsinchu
5:52 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Hsinchu
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
16.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:00
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:27
Distances & Clock Changes in Hsinchu
How Far Is Hsinchu From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 746 km | WSW (250deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,158 km | NE (52deg) |
| Singapore | 3,192 km | SW (218deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,977 km | W (273deg) |
| Dubai | 6,549 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Sydney | 7,264 km | SSE (153deg) |
| Moscow | 7,345 km | NW (322deg) |
| London | 9,775 km | NNW (328deg) |
Hsinchu's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hsinchu and you would surface near Villa General Guemes, Argentina, about 47 km from the antipodal point at 24.8deg S, 59.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hsinchu
What time is it in Hsinchu right now?
The current local time in Hsinchu is 01:16 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Hsinchu follows the Asia/Taipei time zone.
What time zone is Hsinchu in?
Hsinchu 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 Hsinchu?
Is Hsinchu on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Hsinchu as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hsinchu today?
Hsinchu sees sunrise at 05:54 and sunset at 17:29 today, giving 11h 35m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hsinchu tonight?
Tonight the moon over Hsinchu is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 16.0%.
What is solar time in Hsinchu?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hsinchu, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.