EST to TST Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Taipei Standard Time (TST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 12 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
08:06:24
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Taipei · Taipei Standard Time
20:06:24
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

Convert a specific time

From: EST (New York)
To: TST (Taipei)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
TST (Taipei Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while TST does not. The 12-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST and TST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in New York (EST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between EST and TST.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour EST to TST conversion table

EST time (New York)TST time (Taipei)Status
00:00 Wed12:00 WedTST working
01:00 Wed13:00 WedTST working
02:00 Wed14:00 WedTST working
03:00 Wed15:00 WedTST working
04:00 Wed16:00 WedTST working
05:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed21:00 WedEST working
10:00 Wed22:00 WedEST working
11:00 Wed23:00 WedEST working
12:00 Wed00:00 ThuEST working
13:00 Wed01:00 ThuEST working
14:00 Wed02:00 ThuEST working
15:00 Wed03:00 ThuEST working
16:00 Wed04:00 ThuEST working
17:00 Wed05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed06:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed09:00 ThuTST working
22:00 Wed10:00 ThuTST working
23:00 Wed11:00 ThuTST working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
Taipei Standard Time (TST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Taipei
Current UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+8
Major cities in this zone
Taipei

Sun today in New York and Taipei

New York
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
20:05
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 22m

Related converters

TST to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to TSTGMT to TSTUTC to TSTCET to TSTIST to TST
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Taipei.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and TST right now?+
TST (Taipei Standard Time) is currently 12 hours ahead EST (Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EST or TST observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. TST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and TST?+
EST and TST have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Taipei when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in New York (EST), it is 00:00 Thu in Taipei (TST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and TST?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. TST maps to "Asia/Taipei". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind Taipei?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Taipei (TST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now TST is 12 hours ahead EST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EST and TST?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and TST is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both EST and TST?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between EST and TST. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.