Current Time in Hsinchu, Taiwan 🇹🇼
The current local time in Hsinchu, Taiwan is 19:25:10 (CST) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Hsinchu is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 404,109. The sun rises at about 05:10 and sets at 18:49 today (13h 39m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:10
- Sunset 18:49
- 13h 39m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Hsinchu
Hsinchu, Taiwan keeps CST (UTC+08:00). Hsinchu does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:10 and sets at about 18:49 local time, giving Hsinchu 13h 39m of daylight.
Right now it is 19:25 on Tuesday in Hsinchu (UTC+08:00). When it is 19:25 here, it is 07:25 in New York (12h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Hsinchu
- Use the Asia/Taipei IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Hsinchu to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 07:25 Tue | 12h behind |
| Los Angeles | 04:25 Tue | 15h behind |
| London | 12:25 Tue | 7h behind |
| Paris | 13:25 Tue | 6h behind |
| Dubai | 15:25 Tue | 4h behind |
| Mumbai | 16:55 Tue | 2.5h behind |
| Singapore | 19:25 Tue | same time |
| Tokyo | 20:25 Tue | 1h ahead |
| Sydney | 21:25 Tue | 2h ahead |
Best next checks from Hsinchu
Compare Hsinchu with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Taiwan.
Business-hours overlap from Hsinchu
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Hsinchu overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in London.
| Compare with | Hsinchu time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| Paris | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Dubai | 13:00-17:00 | 09:00-13:00 | 4 hours |
| Mumbai | 11:30-17:00 | 09:00-14:30 | 5.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Hsinchu time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hsinchu in?
Hsinchu uses CST (UTC+08:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Hsinchu observe daylight saving time?
No - Hsinchu keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Hsinchu today?
Today the sun rises around 05:10 and sets around 18:49 in Hsinchu, about 13h 39m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Hsinchu and other cities?
When it is 19:25 in Hsinchu, it is 07:25 in New York (12h behind). See the table above for Hsinchu's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Hsinchu
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Asia/Taipei IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Taiwan time page.
Local entity signals for Hsinchu
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Hsinchu.
| Country | Taiwan |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Taipei (UTC+08:00) |
| Coordinates | 24.8, 120.97 |
| Population signal | About 404,109 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:10, sunset 18:49, 13h 39m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Asia/Taipei time-zone page for rules, the Taiwan country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 24.8° N, 120.97° E
Population: 404,109
Country: 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Taiwan: CST