Kaohsiung City to EST time conversion
EST is 13 hours behind Kaohsiung City.
EST is always UTC-5. Right now most places that use EST are on EDT (UTC-4): EDT is 12 hours behind Kaohsiung City.
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Choose the local time in Kaohsiung City to convert it to EST on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · Kaohsiung City → EST
This table converts each hour in Kaohsiung City to EST on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| Kaohsiung City | EST | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 11:0011:00 AM -1 day | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 12:0012:00 PM -1 day | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 13:001:00 PM -1 day | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 14:002:00 PM -1 day | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 15:003:00 PM -1 day | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 16:004:00 PM -1 day | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 17:005:00 PM -1 day | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 18:006:00 PM -1 day | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 19:007:00 PM -1 day | |
| 09:009:00 AM | 20:008:00 PM -1 day | |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 21:009:00 PM -1 day | |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 22:0010:00 PM -1 day | |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 23:0011:00 PM -1 day | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 00:0012:00 AM | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 01:001:00 AM | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 02:002:00 AM | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 03:003:00 AM | |
| 17:005:00 PM | 04:004:00 AM | |
| 18:006:00 PM | 05:005:00 AM | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 06:006:00 AM | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 07:007:00 AM | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 08:008:00 AM | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 09:009:00 AM | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 10:0010:00 AM |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use Kaohsiung City (UTC+8) and EST (UTC-5); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: EST = Kaohsiung City − 13h · EDT = Kaohsiung City − 12h.
| Kaohsiung City | EST |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM Kaohsiung City | = 5:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 7:00 AM Kaohsiung City | = 6:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 8:00 AM Kaohsiung City | = 7:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 9:00 AM Kaohsiung City | = 8:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 10:00 AM Kaohsiung City | = 9:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 12:00 PM Kaohsiung City | = 11:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 3:00 PM Kaohsiung City | = 2:00 AM EST |
| 5:00 PM Kaohsiung City | = 4:00 AM EST |
| 6:00 PM Kaohsiung City | = 5:00 AM EST |
| 8:00 PM Kaohsiung City | = 7:00 AM EST |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working days in Kaohsiung City and EST do not overlap on 2026-10-21.
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
Kaohsiung City and EST have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | Kaohsiung City | EST |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 2027 | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 2028 | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
At the start of 2026, EST is 13 hours behind Kaohsiung City. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-03-08 15:00 Kaohsiung City until 2026-11-01 14:00 Kaohsiung City, EDT is 12 hours behind Kaohsiung City.
- From 2027-03-14 15:00 Kaohsiung City until 2027-11-07 14:00 Kaohsiung City, EDT is 12 hours behind Kaohsiung City.
- From 2028-03-12 15:00 Kaohsiung City until 2028-11-05 14:00 Kaohsiung City, EDT is 12 hours behind Kaohsiung City.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM Kaohsiung City in EST?
9:00 AM Kaohsiung City = 8:00 PM EST (-1 day), using UTC+8 and UTC-5. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between Kaohsiung City and EST change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: EST is 13 hours behind Kaohsiung City; EST is 12 hours behind Kaohsiung City. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in EST?
Read the EST clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.
What is the best time to call between Kaohsiung City and EST?
The 08:00–18:00 working days in Kaohsiung City and EST do not overlap.
What is the time difference between Kaohsiung City and EST now?
Right now, EST is 13 hours behind Kaohsiung City. Conversion formula: EST = Kaohsiung City − 13h · EDT = Kaohsiung City − 12h.