Time Now 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 keeps its clocks on UTC+08:00, in the Asia/Taipei time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. In the tropics, Kaohsiung has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. Kaohsiung lies barely above sea level, at roughly 9 m. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 632 km away. Kaohsiung ranks among the biggest cities in Taiwan, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Kaohsiung gets 12h 56m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:35 and sunset at 18:31.
Time & Daylight in Kaohsiung
Daylight Hours in Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung gets 12h 56m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kaohsiung is at 05:35 and sunset in Kaohsiung is at 18:31.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 14 Aug ● | 04:13 | 05:35 | 12:03 | 15:27 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Sat, 15 Aug | 04:13 | 05:35 | 12:03 | 15:27 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Sun, 16 Aug | 04:14 | 05:35 | 12:03 | 15:27 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Mon, 17 Aug | 04:14 | 05:36 | 12:03 | 15:27 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Tue, 18 Aug | 04:15 | 05:36 | 12:02 | 15:27 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Wed, 19 Aug | 04:16 | 05:36 | 12:02 | 15:27 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 04:16 | 05:37 | 12:02 | 15:27 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kaohsiung
Sunrise
in Kaohsiung
↑
5:35 AM
Sunset
in Kaohsiung
↓
6:31 PM
Day Length
12h 56m
Dawn
in Kaohsiung
5:11 AM
Dusk
in Kaohsiung
6:55 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kaohsiung
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
2.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 07:51
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:35
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Distances & Clock Changes in Kaohsiung
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 11:27 on Friday, August 14, 2026. Kaohsiung follows the Asia/Taipei time zone.
What time zone is Kaohsiung in?
Clocks in Kaohsiung follow the Asia/Taipei IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
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 August 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kaohsiung today?
Kaohsiung sees sunrise at 05:35 and sunset at 18:31 today, giving 12h 56m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kaohsiung tonight?
Tonight the moon over Kaohsiung is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 2.7%.
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.