Taipei Time
Taipei Time
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.
Why people check Taipei time
Common reasons to track the current time in Taipei.
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.
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.
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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