TSMC & semiconductor industry
TSMC, headquartered in Hsinchu near Taipei, is the world's top chip foundry. Tech giants globally track CST for TSMC capacity updates and earnings.
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Taipei
Taiwan
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06:18:36
Thu, May 21
GMT+8UTC+8
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Taipei uses China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8) year-round — Taiwan does not observe daylight saving. Taipei is a global semiconductor and technology powerhouse, home to TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company), the world's largest chip foundry.
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Why people check Taipei time
Practical use cases for this city's current local time and timezone.
TWSE trading hours
Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) operates 09:00–13:30 CST. Electronics and semiconductor investors globally track Taipei time for tech sector trends.
Global supply chain
Taiwan manufactures a huge share of global electronics components. Procurement and logistics teams track CST for Taipei factory windows.
Night markets & tourism
Taipei's famous night markets start in the evening CST. Travellers from Japan, Korea, and the US convert for food tour and activity planning.
FAQ
Taipei time — FAQ
What time zone is Taipei in?
Taipei uses CST (UTC+8) all year. Taiwan does not observe daylight saving time.
Is Taipei in the same time zone as Beijing?
They share the same UTC+8 offset. Both Beijing/Shanghai (CST) and Taipei (CST) are at UTC+8 and always show the same time.
How many hours ahead of London is Taipei?
Taipei is 8 hours ahead of London in winter (GMT) and 7 hours ahead when London is on BST.
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