Current Time in Kaohsiung, Taiwan 🇹🇼
Lat/Long: 22.62° N, 120.31° E
Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Population rank: #2 of 50 cities in Taiwan by population
Province: Kaohsiung
IANA Timezone: Asia/Taipei
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Taiwan: CST
Kaohsiung is in the Asia/Taipei time zone (UTC+08:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung gets 13h 30m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kaohsiung is at 05:14 and sunset in Kaohsiung is at 18:44.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 45m near the December solstice to 13h 31m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 15 Jun ● | 03:44 | 05:13 | 11:59 | 15:16 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 03:44 | 05:13 | 11:59 | 15:17 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:44 | 05:14 | 11:59 | 15:17 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 03:44 | 05:14 | 11:59 | 15:17 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 03:45 | 05:14 | 11:59 | 15:18 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 03:45 | 05:14 | 12:00 | 15:18 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 03:45 | 05:14 | 12:00 | 15:18 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kaohsiung
Sunrise
in Kaohsiung
↑
5:14 AM
Sunset
in Kaohsiung
↓
6:44 PM
Day Length
13h 30m
Dawn
in Kaohsiung
4:48 AM
Dusk
in Kaohsiung
7:10 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kaohsiung
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 06:02
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:09
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How Far Is Kaohsiung From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 632 km | W (268deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,366 km | NE (48deg) |
| Singapore | 2,961 km | SW (219deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,925 km | W (275deg) |
| Dubai | 6,552 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Sydney | 7,081 km | SSE (152deg) |
| Moscow | 7,497 km | NW (323deg) |
| London | 9,944 km | NNW (328deg) |
Kaohsiung's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kaohsiung and you would surface near Colonia Menno, Paraguay, about 31 km from the antipodal point at 22.6deg S, 59.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kaohsiung
What time is it in Kaohsiung right now?
The current local time in Kaohsiung is 17:02 on Monday, June 15, 2026. Kaohsiung follows the Asia/Taipei time zone.
What time zone is Kaohsiung in?
Kaohsiung uses the Asia/Taipei IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Kaohsiung?
Is Kaohsiung on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kaohsiung is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kaohsiung today?
Today in Kaohsiung: sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset is at 18:44, giving 13h 30m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kaohsiung tonight?
The moon phase over Kaohsiung tonight is New Moon with 0.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Kaohsiung?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kaohsiung, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.