London to Taiwan
+7hLondon
BSTSOURCETaiwan
CSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
BST and CST on the World Map
The map below highlights the BST (Greenwich Mean Time) and CST (China Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
- •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
- •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
- •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
- •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.
CST – China Standard Time
UTC+08:00China Standard Time (CST) covers all of mainland China, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •China uses a single time zone despite spanning 5 geographical zones.
- •In Xinjiang (western China), sunset can be as late as midnight in summer.
- •China abolished daylight saving time in 1991.
- •The Shanghai Stock Exchange operates on CST/Beijing Time.
About London
WikipediaLondon, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
Big Ben is actually the name of the bell inside the Elizabeth Tower, not the tower itself.
Understanding the +7h Gap: London vs Taiwan
London runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Taiwan runs on Taiwan Standard Time (CST) at UTC+08:00. That puts London 7 hours ahead of Taiwan — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in London it is 4:00 PM in Taiwan. Midnight in London is 7:00 AM in Taiwan.London observes daylight saving time while Taiwan does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
London to Taiwan time conversion table
| London (BST) | Taiwan (CST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert London to Taiwan time
- Scheduling a call from London to Taiwan: a 10:00 AM start in London lands at 5:00 PM in Taiwan, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both London and Taiwan are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM BST time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM CST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in London is 3:00 AM in Taiwan makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM BST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +7h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM BST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from London and need Taiwan colleagues present.
- London: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +7h gap.
About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.
About CST (China Standard Time)
China Standard Time (CST, also known as Beijing Time) is used across all of mainland China despite the country spanning five geographical time zones. This single-timezone policy was adopted in 1949. China does not observe daylight saving time. CST is shared with Hong Kong (HKT), Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, making UTC+08:00 one of the most used offsets in the world.
Best time to call between London and Taiwan
Both London and Taiwan sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM BST, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM CST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
London and Taiwan overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM BST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
London is 7 hours ahead of Taiwan (BST UTC+01:00 → CST UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM BST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
London
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Taiwan
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and Taiwan?
London (BST, UTC+01:00) is 7 hours ahead of Taiwan (CST, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +7h.
How do I convert London time to Taiwan time?
Add +7h to London local time. For example, 9:00 AM in London is 4:00 PM in Taiwan.
What time is it in Taiwan right now?
Taiwan uses CST at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +7h offset from London.
What is the best time to call Taiwan from London?
Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM BST — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM CST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, London or Taiwan?
London is 7 hours ahead of Taiwan. When it is 12:00 PM in London it is 7:00 PM in Taiwan.
Do London and Taiwan use different time zones?
London (UK) uses BST at UTC+01:00, while Taiwan (Taiwan) uses CST at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/London and Asia/Taipei.
Does daylight saving time affect the London–Taiwan difference?
Yes at the moment: London is on daylight saving time and Taiwan is not, so the +7h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share London's time zone?
BST also covers London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar and 5 more.
Which countries use BST, London's zone?
BST is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Mauritania and 7 more.
Is there a day difference between London and Taiwan?
Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between London and Taiwan?
Taiwan is +7h from London.
What timezone is London in?
London, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
What timezone is Taiwan in?
Taiwan operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in London?
Standard business hours in London are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT.
Which countries use GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)?
GMT is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, and 9 more countries.
Does GMT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, GMT switches to BST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about GMT?
GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
Which cities are in the CST timezone?
Major cities in the CST timezone include Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Taipei, Wuhan.
What is the UTC offset for CST?
China Standard Time (CST) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the CST timezone?
China uses a single time zone despite spanning 5 geographical zones. In Xinjiang (western China), sunset can be as late as midnight in summer.
When is it midnight in London, what time is it in Taiwan?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in London (GMT), it is +7h later in Taiwan (CST).
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