Current local time in Hsinchu, Taiwan
CST · UTC+08:00 · Taipei Standard Time
About Hsinchu
Hsinchu, Taiwan uses the Taipei Standard Time time zone (Asia/Taipei), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 404,109.
| Country: | Taiwan |
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| Coordinates: | 24°48′N / 120°58′E |
| Population: | 404,109 |
| Currency: | New Taiwan dollar (TWD) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +886 |
Time zone in Hsinchu
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Taipei |
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| Time zone name: | Taipei Standard Time (CST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+08:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Hsinchu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Hsinchu today
| Sunrise: | 05:57 |
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| Sunset: | 17:23 |
| Solar noon: | 11:40 |
| Day length: | 11h 26m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:34 – 17:46 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Hsinchu
- London+7 hHsinchu is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hHsinchu is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hHsinchu is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Hsinchu time
What time zone is Hsinchu in?
Hsinchu uses the IANA time zone Asia/Taipei (Taipei Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Hsinchu observe daylight saving time?
Hsinchu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Hsinchu and London?
Right now Hsinchu is 7 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Hsinchu and New York?
Right now Hsinchu is 12 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.