Current Time in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Kaohsiung is on Taiwan Standard Time – SGT (UTC+8) right now. Kaohsiung does not observe daylight saving time.

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Asia/Taipei

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Time zone of Kaohsiung

Time zoneTaiwan Standard Time
AbbreviationSGT
UTC offsetUTC+8
IANA time zone idAsia/Taipei
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Kaohsiung and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York13 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles16 hours behind--:--
London8 hours behind--:--
Paris7 hours behind--:--
Dubai4 hours behind--:--
India2 hours 30 minutes behind--:--
ManilaSame time--:--
Tokyo1 hour ahead--:--
Sydney3 hours ahead--:--
Toronto13 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+8 all year, so conversions never shift.

Kaohsiung time FAQ

What time is it in Kaohsiung right now?

Kaohsiung is on SGT (UTC+8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Kaohsiung, updated every second.

What time zone is Kaohsiung in?

Kaohsiung is in Taiwan Standard Time, abbreviated SGT, UTC+8. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Taipei.

Does Kaohsiung observe daylight saving time?

No. Kaohsiung stays on UTC+8 all year.

What is the time difference between Kaohsiung and New York?

New York is 13 hours behind Kaohsiung.

Other cities in Taiwan

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.