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Time Difference: Berlin to Taipei

🇩🇪BerlinUTC+1
vs
🇹🇼TaipeiUTC+8
🇩🇪
Berlin, Germany
Wed, Jun 3
🇹🇼
Taipei, Taiwan
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
6 hours
Taipei is 6 hours ahead of Berlin

Berlin vs Taipei timezone guide

Berlin (Germany) uses the Europe/Berlin timezone at UTC+1, while Taipei (Taiwan) uses Asia/Taipei at UTC+8. This means Taipei is 7 hours ahead of Berlin (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Berlin and Taipei

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 2 hours per day. The shared window is 9am11am in Berlin, which is 3pm5pm in Taipei. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

BerlinTaipeiStatus
6am12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm10pmBerlin working hours, Taipei late evening
5pm11pmBerlin evening, Taipei late evening
6pm12amBerlin evening, Taipei asleep
7pm1amBerlin evening, Taipei asleep
8pm2amBerlin evening, Taipei asleep
9pm3amBerlin evening, Taipei asleep
10pm4amBerlin late evening, Taipei asleep

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Berlin and Taipei

Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Taipei does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Berlin's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 Mar 29Berlin is 7 hours behind Taipei
  • Mar 29 Oct 25Berlin is 6 hours behind Taipei
  • Oct 25 Jan 1Berlin is 7 hours behind Taipei

Distance between Berlin and Taipei

Great-circle distance
8,958 km
Direct flight time
~11h 32m

Berlin and Taipei are 8,958 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~11h 32m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Berlin and Taipei?
The current time difference is 6 hours. Berlin is currently 6 hours behind Taipei.
Is Berlin ahead of Taipei?
No. Berlin is currently 6 hours behind Taipei.
What time is it in Taipei when it's 9 AM in Berlin?
When it's 9 AM in Berlin, it's 3pm in Taipei.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Berlin and Taipei?
The best window is 9am–11am in Berlin, which is 3pm–5pm in Taipei. That's 2 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Berlin and Taipei observe daylight saving time?
Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Taipei does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Berlin and Taipei?
Berlin and Taipei are 8,958 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 11 hours 32 minutes.