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Taipei ranks
#39 for largest capital by population.
Lat/Long: 25.03° N, 121.57° E
Elevation: 10 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Taiwan
Province: Taiwan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Taipei
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Taiwan: CST
Taipei 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. Day and night are close to even today, with about 13 hours of daylight. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. At about 10 m, Taipei is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 812 km away. Taipei ranks among the biggest cities in Taiwan, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Today Taipei sees 12h 35m between a 05:35 sunrise and a 18:10 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Taipei
Daylight Hours in Taipei
Taipei gets 12h 35m of daylight today. Sunrise in Taipei is at 05:35 and sunset in Taipei is at 18:10.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 35m near the December solstice to 13h 41m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Taipei and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Taipei right now.
Other Cities in Taiwan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Taipei's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Taipei.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 3 Sep ● | 04:14 | 05:35 | 11:53 | 15:22 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:15 | 05:35 | 11:53 | 15:22 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:15 | 05:35 | 11:52 | 15:21 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:16 | 05:36 | 11:52 | 15:21 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 04:16 | 05:36 | 11:52 | 15:20 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 04:17 | 05:36 | 11:51 | 15:20 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Wed, 9 Sep | 04:17 | 05:37 | 11:51 | 15:19 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Taipei
Sunrise
in Taipei
↑
5:35 AM
Sunset
in Taipei
↓
6:10 PM
Day Length
12h 35m
Dawn
in Taipei
5:11 AM
Dusk
in Taipei
6:34 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Taipei
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
58.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 22:05
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 12:22
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Distances & Clock Changes in Taipei
How Far Is Taipei From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 812 km | WSW (250deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,095 km | NE (51deg) |
| Singapore | 3,250 km | SW (219deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,036 km | W (273deg) |
| Dubai | 6,600 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Sydney | 7,259 km | SSE (153deg) |
| Moscow | 7,362 km | NW (322deg) |
| London | 9,786 km | NNW (328deg) |
Taipei's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Taipei and you would surface near Laguna Naick-Neck, Argentina, about 38 km from the antipodal point at 25.0deg S, 58.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Taipei
What time is it in Taipei right now?
The current local time in Taipei is 21:58 on Thursday, September 03, 2026. Taipei follows the Asia/Taipei time zone.
What time zone is Taipei in?
Clocks in Taipei 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 Taipei?
Is Taipei on daylight saving time right now?
No — Taipei is not currently observing daylight saving time as of September 03, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Taipei today?
Today in Taipei: sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset is at 18:10, giving 12h 35m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Taipei tonight?
The moon phase over Taipei tonight is Last Quarter with 58.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Taipei?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Taipei, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.