TST to EST Time Converter

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

Taipei · Taipei Standard Time
00:53:12
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
New York · Eastern Standard Time
12:53:12
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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

TST (Taipei Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
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

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 TST and EST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Taipei (TST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between TST and EST.
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 TST to EST conversion table

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

Taipei Standard Time (TST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Taipei
Current UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+8
Major cities in this zone
Taipei
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

Sun today in Taipei and New York

New York
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
20:04
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 20m

Related converters

EST to TST (reverse)TST to PSTTST to GMTTST to UTCTST to CETTST to ISTPST to ESTGMT to ESTUTC to ESTCET to ESTIST to EST
Looking for local time? See time in Taipei or time in New York.

Frequently asked questions

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