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Time Difference: Hong Kong to Taipei

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇹🇼TaipeiUTC+8
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Fri, Jun 5
🇹🇼
Taipei, Taiwan
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
0 hours
Hong Kong and Taipei are in the same timezone
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Hong Kong vs Taipei timezone guide

Hong Kong (China) uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone at UTC+8, while Taipei (Taiwan) uses Asia/Taipei at UTC+8. Both cities share the same standard UTC offset, though daylight saving rules may cause a temporary difference during parts of the year.

Best meeting times between Hong Kong and Taipei

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 8 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–5pm in Hong Kong, which is 9am–5pm in Taipei. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

Hong KongTaipeiStatus
6am6amHong Kong early, Taipei early
7am7amHong Kong early, Taipei early
8am8amHong Kong early, Taipei early
9am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm5pmHong Kong evening, Taipei evening
6pm6pmHong Kong evening, Taipei evening
7pm7pmHong Kong evening, Taipei evening
8pm8pmHong Kong evening, Taipei evening
9pm9pmHong Kong evening, Taipei evening
10pm10pmHong Kong late evening, Taipei late evening

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 Hong Kong and Taipei

Neither Hong Kong nor Taipei observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at the same time all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Hong Kong and Taipei

Great-circle distance
811 km
Direct flight time
~1h 57m

Hong Kong and Taipei are 811 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~1h 57m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Taipei?
The current time difference is 0 hours. Hong Kong and Taipei are currently at the same time.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Taipei?
Hong Kong and Taipei are currently at the same time.
What time is it in Taipei when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 9am in Taipei.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Taipei?
The best window is 9am–5pm in Hong Kong, which is 9am–5pm in Taipei. That's 8 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Hong Kong and Taipei observe daylight saving time?
Neither Hong Kong nor Taipei observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Hong Kong and Taipei?
Hong Kong and Taipei are 811 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 1 hour 57 minutes.