GMT to TST Time Converter

Convert Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Taipei Standard Time (TST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 7 hours ahead.

London · Greenwich Mean Time
21:08:19
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
Taipei · Taipei Standard Time
04:08:19
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

Convert a specific time

From: GMT (London)
To: TST (Taipei)
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Daylight Saving status right now

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00
TST (Taipei Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: GMT observes DST while TST does not. The 7-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when GMT starts or ends DST.

When can GMT and TST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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Columns are hours of the day in London (GMT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–09:00 GMT (16:00–16:00 TST).

Hour-by-hour GMT to TST conversion table

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

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

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham
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 London and Taipei

London
Sunrise
05:13
Sunset
20:43
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 29m

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GMT and TST right now?+
TST (Taipei Standard Time) is currently 7 hours ahead GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GMT or TST observe daylight saving time?+
GMT: observes daylight saving time. TST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GMT and TST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–09:00 GMT (16:00–16:00 TST), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Taipei when it is 12:00 noon in London?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in London (GMT), it is 19:00 Wed in Taipei (TST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GMT and TST?+
GMT maps to "Europe/London" 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 London ahead of or behind Taipei?+
Whether London (GMT) is ahead of or behind Taipei (TST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now TST is 7 hours ahead GMT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GMT and TST?+
GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) 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 GMT and TST?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–09:00 GMT.