Current time in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
08:11:54
Sunday, 15 November 2026
UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Asia/Taipei
Sunrise
06:12
Today
Sunset
17:16
11h 4m of daylight
No daylight saving: Kaohsiung stays at UTC+08:00 all year.
Kaohsiung compared with the world
Upcoming holidays in Taiwan
- Father's DaySat, 8 Aug · in 0 days
- Chinese Valentine's DayWed, 19 Aug · in 0 days
- Hungry Ghost FestivalThu, 27 Aug · in 0 days
- Armed Forces DayThu, 3 Sep · in 0 days
- September EquinoxWed, 23 Sep · in 0 days
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kaohsiung in?
Kaohsiung is in the Taiwan Time zone, Asia/Taipei in the IANA database, currently at UTC+08:00.
Does Kaohsiung have daylight saving time?
No. Kaohsiung keeps the same time all year.
What is the best time to call Kaohsiung?
Business hours in Kaohsiung usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in Taiwan before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule