Current Time in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
GMT+8 · GMT+8
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About Kaohsiung Time
Kaohsiung is a city in Taiwan, located in Asia. It operates on GMT+8 (GMT+8), with the IANA timezone identifier Asia/Taipei.
Like much of Asia, Kaohsiung observes Daylight Saving Time, shifting its clocks twice a year. Always verify the current offset when scheduling international calls.
Kaohsiung shares its time zone with cities such as Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Banqiao and 15 more, meaning the time of day in Kaohsiung matches these locations exactly.
Time Difference from Major World Cities
Quick reference for how Kaohsiung's local time compares to other key business and travel hubs around the world.
| City | Offset | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| New York | +12h | Kaohsiung is 12h ahead |
| London | +7h | Kaohsiung is 7h ahead |
| Paris | +6h | Kaohsiung is 6h ahead |
| Dubai | +4h | Kaohsiung is 4h ahead |
| Singapore | ±0h | Same time |
| Tokyo | -1h | Kaohsiung is 1h behind |
| Sydney | -2h | Kaohsiung is 2h behind |
| Los Angeles | +15h | Kaohsiung is 15h ahead |
Best Times to Call Kaohsiung
If you are scheduling a call with someone in Kaohsiung during their standard business hours (09:00–17:00 local), here is when that falls in two reference time zones:
- From New York (America/New_York): 09:00 in Kaohsiung =
21:00NYC. 17:00 in Kaohsiung =05:00NYC. - From London (Europe/London): 09:00 in Kaohsiung =
16:00London. 17:00 in Kaohsiung =00:00London.
For other cities, use the meeting planner to find overlapping business hours across multiple time zones simultaneously.