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Time Difference: New York to Taipei

🇺🇸New YorkUTC-5
vs
🇹🇼TaipeiUTC+8
🇺🇸
New York, US
Thu, Jun 4
🇹🇼
Taipei, Taiwan
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
12 hours
Taipei is 12 hours ahead of New York

New York vs Taipei timezone guide

New York (US) uses the America/New_York timezone at UTC-5, while Taipei (Taiwan) uses Asia/Taipei at UTC+8. This means Taipei is 13 hours ahead of New York (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between New York and Taipei

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in New York 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

New YorkTaipeiStatus
6am6pmNew York early, Taipei evening
7am7pmNew York early, Taipei evening
8am8pmNew York early, Taipei evening
9am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am10pmNew York working hours, Taipei late evening
11am11pmNew York working hours, Taipei late evening
12pm12amNew York working hours, Taipei asleep
1pm1amNew York working hours, Taipei asleep
2pm2amNew York working hours, Taipei asleep
3pm3amNew York working hours, Taipei asleep
4pm4amNew York working hours, Taipei asleep
5pm5amNew York evening, Taipei asleep
6pm6amNew York evening, Taipei early
7pm7amNew York evening, Taipei early
8pm8amNew York evening, Taipei early
9pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm10amNew York 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 New York and Taipei

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

  • Dec 31 Mar 8New York is 13 hours behind Taipei
  • Mar 8 Nov 1New York is 12 hours behind Taipei
  • Nov 1 Dec 31New York is 13 hours behind Taipei

Distance between New York and Taipei

Great-circle distance
12,529 km
Direct flight time
~15h 44m

New York and Taipei are 12,529 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 44m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between New York and Taipei?
The current time difference is 12 hours. New York is currently 12 hours behind Taipei.
Is New York ahead of Taipei?
No. New York is currently 12 hours behind Taipei.
What time is it in Taipei when it's 9 AM in New York?
When it's 9 AM in New York, it's 9pm in Taipei.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between New York and Taipei?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in New York 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 New York and Taipei observe daylight saving time?
New York 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 New York and Taipei?
New York and Taipei are 12,529 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 44 minutes.