Taipei to Tehran
-4h 30mTaipei
CSTSOURCETehran
IRSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CST and IRST on the World Map
The map below highlights the CST (China Standard Time) and IRST (Iran Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
IRST – Iran Standard Time
UTC+03:30Iran Standard Time (IRST) is the time zone for Iran, 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
- •IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset.
- •Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).
- •Tehran has a metropolitan population of over 16 million.
About Taipei
WikipediaTaipei operates on Taiwan Standard Time (CST), UTC+8. As a global semiconductor hub, Taipei time is essential for tech supply chain coordination.
Taipei 101 was the world's tallest building from 2004 to 2010.
About Tehran
WikipediaTehran operates on Iran Standard Time (IRST), UTC+3:30. Iran's unique half-hour offset makes Tehran time distinctive for regional business coordination.
Iran Standard Time (IRST) is one of few timezones with a 30-minute offset (UTC+3:30).
Time Conversion Guide: Taipei to Tehran
Taipei runs on Taiwan Standard Time (CST) at UTC+08:00. Tehran runs on Iran Standard Time (IRST) at UTC+03:30. That puts Taipei 4 hours 30 minutes behind Tehran — a difference of -4h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Taipei it is 4:30 AM in Tehran. Midnight in Taipei is 7:30 PM in Tehran. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Taipei to Tehran time conversion table
| Taipei (CST) | Tehran (IRST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:30 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:30 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:30 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:30 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:30 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:30 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:30 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:30 PM | same day |
Why people convert Taipei to Tehran time
- Scheduling a call from Taipei to Tehran: a 10:00 AM start in Taipei lands at 5:30 AM in Tehran, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Taipei and Tehran are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM CST time (9:00 AM–12:30 PM IRST). That is roughly 3 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Taipei is 3:30 PM in Tehran makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -4h 30m gap is not.
- Block 1:30 PM–5:00 PM CST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Taipei and need Tehran colleagues present.
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.
About IRST (Iran Standard Time)
Iran Standard Time (IRST) is one of the few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time (IRDT, UTC+04:30) from late March to late September. Tehran, the capital, is one of the largest cities in the Middle East.
Best time to call between Taipei and Tehran
Both Taipei and Tehran sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 1:30 PM–5:00 PM CST, which is 9:00 AM–12:30 PM IRST. That gives roughly 3 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Taipei and Tehran overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Taipei is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Tehran (CST UTC+08:00 → IRST UTC+03:30). The shared working window is 1:30 PM–5:00 PM CST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Taipei and Tehran?
Taipei (CST, UTC+08:00) is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Tehran (IRST, UTC+03:30). The gap is currently -4h 30m.
How do I convert Taipei time to Tehran time?
Add -4h 30m to Taipei local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Taipei is 4:30 AM in Tehran.
What time is it in Tehran right now?
Tehran uses IRST at UTC+03:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -4h 30m offset from Taipei.
What is the best time to call Tehran from Taipei?
Call between 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM CST — that maps to 9:00 AM–12:30 PM IRST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Taipei or Tehran?
Taipei is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Tehran. When it is 12:00 PM in Taipei it is 7:30 AM in Tehran.
Do Taipei and Tehran use different time zones?
Taipei (Taiwan) uses CST at UTC+08:00, while Tehran (Iran) uses IRST at UTC+03:30. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Taipei and Asia/Tehran.
Does daylight saving time affect the Taipei–Tehran difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -4h 30m offset between Taipei and Tehran is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Taipei's time zone?
CST also covers Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Taipei, Wuhan and 2 more.
Which countries use CST, Taipei's zone?
CST is used in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan.
Is there a day difference between Taipei and Tehran?
Not normally. The -4h 30m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Taipei and Tehran?
Tehran is -4h 30m from Taipei.
What timezone is Taipei in?
Taipei operates on Taiwan Standard Time (CST), UTC+8. As a global semiconductor hub, Taipei time is essential for tech supply chain coordination.
What timezone is Tehran in?
Tehran operates on Iran Standard Time (IRST), UTC+3:30. Iran's unique half-hour offset makes Tehran time distinctive for regional business coordination.
What are the business hours in Taipei?
Standard business hours in Taipei are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST.
What are the business hours in Tehran?
Standard business hours in Tehran are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM IRST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Taipei and Tehran?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Taipei works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST and Tehran works 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM IRST (-4h 30m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Taipei and Tehran?
Taipei uses TWD (NT$) while Tehran uses IRR (﷼). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Taipei and Tehran compare in size?
Taipei has a population of approximately 2.6 million (metro: 7.1 million), while Tehran has approximately 9.4 million (metro: 16.8 million).
What are the major landmarks in Taipei and Tehran?
Taipei is known for Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Longshan Temple. Tehran is famous for Azadi Tower, Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar.
Do Taipei and Tehran have stock exchanges?
Yes. Taipei has the TWSE (Taiwan Stock Exchange) and Tehran has the TSE (Tehran Stock Exchange). The -4h 30m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use CST (China Standard Time)?
CST is used in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan.
Does CST observe daylight saving time?
No, CST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about CST?
China uses a single time zone despite spanning 5 geographical zones. In Xinjiang (western China), sunset can be as late as midnight in summer.
Which cities are in the IRST timezone?
Major cities in the IRST timezone include Tehran, Isfahan, Mashhad, Tabriz, Shiraz, Karaj.
What is the UTC offset for IRST?
Iran Standard Time (IRST) is at UTC+03:30. During daylight saving time, it shifts to IRDT.
What should I know about the IRST timezone?
IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).
When is it midnight in Taipei, what time is it in Tehran?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Taipei (CST), it is -4h 30m later in Tehran (IRST).
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