Time zone in Taiwan: Taiwan Standard Time (Taipei Time)
Right now the local time in Taiwan is UTC+8. Taiwan uses UTC+8 all year and does not observe daylight saving time, so the clocks never change.
Time difference between Taiwan and the U.S.
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Taiwan right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Taiwan. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours behind | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| Chicago | 14 hours behind | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| Denver | 15 hours behind | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| Phoenix | 15 hours behind | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours behind | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| Anchorage | 17 hours behind | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| Honolulu | 18 hours behind | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
Best time to call Taiwan from the U.S.
To reach someone in Taiwan between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM their time, call between 7:00 PM and 9:00 AM New York time, or between 4:00 PM and 6:00 AM Los Angeles time.
U.S. stock market hours in Taiwan (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In Taiwan that is from 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM (next day). See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Taiwan in?
Taiwan uses Taiwan Standard Time (Taipei Time), which is UTC+8 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Does Taiwan have daylight saving time?
No. Taiwan stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Taiwan and New York?
Taiwan is 13 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the calling code for Taiwan?
The country calling code is +886. To call Taiwan from the U.S., dial 011, then 886, then the local number.
How much is 1 U.S. dollar in Taiwan?
See today's exchange rate on our USD to TWD converter.