Time Difference Between Taipei and London

The time difference between Taipei and London is 7 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Taipei, it is 05:00 in London. Taipei uses the Asia/Taipei time zone (UTC+8), while London uses Europe/London (UTC+1).

London is 7 hours behind Taipei — 7 hours
Taipei, Taiwan
09:47:15
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+8 · CST
London, United Kingdom
02:47:15
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+1 · BST (DST)

Time Zone Details: Taipei vs London

Detail Taipei London
Time Zone IDAsia/TaipeiEurope/London
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC+1
AbbreviationCSTBST
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryTaiwanUnited Kingdom
RegionAsiaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 1 overlapping business hours between Taipei and London (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

16:00–17:00 in Taipei  =  09:00–10:00 in London

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Taipei time to London time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Taipei London
00:00 17:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 18:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 19:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 20:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 21:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 22:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 23:00 (-1 day)
07:00 00:00
08:00 01:00
09:00 02:00
10:00 03:00
11:00 04:00
12:00 05:00
13:00 06:00
14:00 07:00
15:00 08:00
16:00 09:00 Overlap
17:00 10:00
18:00 11:00
19:00 12:00
20:00 13:00
21:00 14:00
22:00 15:00 Night
23:00 16:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

London is currently observing daylight saving time, while Taipei is on standard time. When London switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Taipei and London?

The time difference is 7 hours. London is 7 hours behind Taipei.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Taipei to London?

The best window is between 16:00 and 17:00 Taipei time, which corresponds to 09:00–10:00 in London. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Taipei time to London time?

Subtract 7 hours from Taipei time to get London time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.