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Time Difference: Los Angeles to Taipei

🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
vs
🇹🇼TaipeiUTC+8
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Tue, Jul 14
🇹🇼
Taipei, Taiwan
Wed, Jul 15

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Time Difference
15 hours
Taipei is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles

Los Angeles vs Taipei timezone guide

Los Angeles (US) uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone at UTC-8, while Taipei (Taiwan) uses Asia/Taipei at UTC+8. This means Taipei is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Los Angeles and Taipei

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles and Taipei do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

Los AngelesTaipeiStatus
6am9pmLos Angeles early, Taipei evening
7am10pmLos Angeles early, Taipei late evening
8am11pmLos Angeles early, Taipei late evening
9am12amLos Angeles working hours, Taipei asleep
10am1amLos Angeles working hours, Taipei asleep
11am2amLos Angeles working hours, Taipei asleep
12pm3amLos Angeles working hours, Taipei asleep
1pm4amLos Angeles working hours, Taipei asleep
2pm5amLos Angeles working hours, Taipei asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amLos Angeles evening, Taipei early
6pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm1pmLos Angeles late evening, Taipei working hours

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 Los Angeles and Taipei

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

  • Dec 31 Mar 8Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Taipei
  • Mar 8 Nov 1Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Taipei
  • Nov 1 Dec 31Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Taipei

Distance between Los Angeles and Taipei

Great-circle distance
10,906 km
Direct flight time
~13h 50m

Los Angeles and Taipei are 10,906 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~13h 50m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Taipei?
The current time difference is 15 hours. Los Angeles is currently 15 hours behind Taipei.
Is Los Angeles ahead of Taipei?
No. Los Angeles is currently 15 hours behind Taipei.
What time is it in Taipei when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 12am in Taipei.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and Taipei?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles and Taipei do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Los Angeles and Taipei observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Taipei?
Los Angeles and Taipei are 10,906 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 13 hours 50 minutes.