Taiwan
Time now in Taoyuan
Sunrise 05:31Sunset 06:25Time zone UTC +8
Time zone
Asia/Taipei
UTC offset
UTC +8
Daylight saving
Not in effect
Population
2,293,509
Sunrise
05:31
Sunset
06:25
Day length
12h 54m
Coordinates
24.89, 121.25
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About the time in Taoyuan
Sunrise today lands at 05:31 and sunset at 06:25 local time, giving 12h 54m of daylight. Those figures come from the city's own coordinates (24.89, 121.25) rather than a country-wide average, so they match what you would actually see from a window in Taoyuan.
Around 2,293,509 people live in Taoyuan, and all of them keep the same civil time, so the reading above applies to the whole urban area — not just the city centre.
Clocks in Taoyuan stay put all year. There is no summer-time switch to remember, so UTC +8 is what you will get in January and in July alike — useful if you book recurring calls with people in Taiwan.
Frequently asked questions about time in Taoyuan
- Which time zone is Taoyuan in?
- Taoyuan uses Asia/Taipei, currently UTC +8.
- What time is it in Taoyuan right now?
- The live clock above shows the current time in Taoyuan, updating every second from Asia/Taipei (UTC +8).
- When do the sun rise and set in Taoyuan today?
- Sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 06:25, giving 12h 54m of daylight.
- Does Taoyuan change its clocks for daylight saving?
- No. Taoyuan keeps UTC +8 throughout the year.
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