Sunrise
05:55
LOCAL TIME IN KAOHSIUNG
Current time in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
It is 7:18 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Kaohsiung. Kaohsiung is in the Asia/Taipei time zone, UTC+08:00, and is 7 hours ahead of London.
CST · UTC+08:00No daylight savingCalling code +886
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Kaohsiung
19:18:09
Thursday, 15 October 2026
EveningUTC+08:00
80% of the day in Kaohsiung has passed
A little moment in KaohsiungSunrise and sunset in Kaohsiung today
Local times for 15 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☾ The sun is down. It rises at 05:55.
Solar noon
11:44
Sunset
17:34
Day length
11h 38m
Kaohsiung time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
Time zone
Asia/Taipei
Abbreviation: CSTUTC offset now
UTC+08:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+886
International dialling code for Taiwan.Coordinates
22.63°N, 120.30°E
Used for sunrise and sunset times.Country
AsiaTime in other cities in Taiwan
All of these cities share the same local time.
Kaohsiung time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Kaohsiung is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Kaohsiung |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 12:18:09 | Kaohsiung is 7 hours ahead |
| Time in New York | 07:18:09 | Kaohsiung is 12 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 04:18:09 | Kaohsiung is 15 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 15:18:09 | Kaohsiung is 4 hours ahead |
| Time in New Delhi | 16:48:09 | Kaohsiung is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Time in Singapore | 19:18:09 | Kaohsiung is same time |
| Time in Tokyo | 20:18:09 | Kaohsiung is 1 hour behind |
| Time in Sydney | 22:18:09 | Kaohsiung is 3 hours behind |
| UTC | 11:18:09 | Kaohsiung is 8 hours ahead |
Best time to call Kaohsiung
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Kaohsiung today look like this elsewhere.
London02:00 – 10:00Thu 15 Oct
New York21:00 – 05:00Wed 14 Oct
Dubai05:00 – 13:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney12:00 – 20:00Thu 15 Oct
Questions about time in Kaohsiung
What time is it in Kaohsiung now?
The current time in Kaohsiung is 7:18 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC+08:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Kaohsiung in?
Kaohsiung uses the Asia/Taipei time zone (CST). The current UTC offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Kaohsiung observe daylight saving time?
No. Kaohsiung does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kaohsiung and London?
Kaohsiung is 7 hours ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Kaohsiung and New York?
Kaohsiung is 12 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Taiwan?
The international calling code for Taiwan is +886. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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