Time Difference Between Taipei and Tokyo

The time difference between Taipei and Tokyo is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Taipei, it is 13:00 in Tokyo. Taipei uses the Asia/Taipei time zone (UTC+8), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).

Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Taipei — 1 hour
Taipei, Taiwan
06:22:28
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · CST
Tokyo, Japan
07:22:28
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · JST

Time Zone Details: Taipei vs Tokyo

Detail Taipei Tokyo
Time Zone IDAsia/TaipeiAsia/Tokyo
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC+9
AbbreviationCSTJST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryTaiwanJapan
RegionAsiaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Taipei and Tokyo (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Taipei nor Tokyo is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

Practical Tips for Taipei–Tokyo Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Taipei and Tokyo?

The time difference is 1 hour. Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Taipei.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Taipei or Tokyo observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

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

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

How do I convert Taipei time to Tokyo time?

Add 1 hour to Taipei time to get Tokyo 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.