Does London observe daylight saving time?

Yes. London is on BST (UTC+1) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to GMT (UTC+0).

Does Taipei observe daylight saving time?

No. Taipei stays on UTC+8 all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Taipei when it's 9 AM in London?

4:00 PM in Taipei, on the same day.

London to Taipei Meeting Planner

Taipei is 7 hours ahead of London right now. Their working days overlap for 1 hour today.

London · United Kingdom

1:02 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · BST · summer time

Taipei · Taiwan

8:02 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · UTC+8

Best Meeting Times Between London and Taipei

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in London (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Taipei). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 1 hour of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

LondonOrganizerUnited Kingdom ·· summer time1:02PMnow
TaipeiTaiwan ·8:02PMnow

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Date in London

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in London time.

9:00AMBest · OptimalWorking hours in London (09:00) and Taipei (16:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in London (12:00); just outside working hours in Taipei (19:00).
11:00AMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in London (11:00); just outside working hours in Taipei (18:00).

The whole day

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

London9:00 AM BSTSat, Oct 17
Taipei4:00 PM UTC+8Sat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 08:00 UTC

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Time difference between London and Taipei

Taipei is 7 hours ahead of London right now: Taipei is on UTC+8 and London on BST (UTC+1). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in London: then Taipei is 8 hours ahead of London.

Time difference between London and Taipei over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Taipei 7 hours ahead	—
Sun, Oct 25	Taipei 8 hours ahead	Clocks go back in London
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	Taipei 7 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in London

London is on Greenwich Mean Time. Taipei is on Taipei Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: London & Taipei Scheduling

What is the time difference between London and Taipei?: Taipei is 7 hours ahead of London right now: Taipei is on UTC+8 and London on BST (UTC+1). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in London: then Taipei is 8 hours ahead of London.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Taipei?: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in London (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Taipei). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 1 hour of overlap today.
Does London observe daylight saving time?: Yes. London is on BST (UTC+1) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to GMT (UTC+0).
Does Taipei observe daylight saving time?: No. Taipei stays on UTC+8 all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Taipei when it's 9 AM in London?: 4:00 PM in Taipei, on the same day.

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