Taipei to Des Moines time converter

Des Moines is 13 hours behind Taipei. When it is 9:00 AM in Taipei, it is 8:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Des Moines.

Taipei CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Des Moines CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Taipei
Taiwan
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
Des Moines
Iowa, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Taipei to Des Moines conversion table

Every hour of today in Taipei and the matching time in Des Moines. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

TaipeiDes Moines
12:00 AM11:00 AM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 PM12:00 AM
2:00 PM1:00 AM
3:00 PM2:00 AM
4:00 PM3:00 AM
5:00 PM4:00 AM
6:00 PM5:00 AM
7:00 PM6:00 AM
8:00 PM7:00 AM
9:00 PM8:00 AM
10:00 PM9:00 AM
11:00 PM10:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Taipei (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Des Moines): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Taipei and Des Moines switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -13h

Distance

Taipei and Des Moines are 11,768 km (7,312 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Taipei and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 13 hours behind Taipei.

What time is it in Des Moines when it is 9 AM in Taipei?

When it is 9:00 AM in Taipei, it is 8:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Des Moines.

When is the best time to call Des Moines from Taipei?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Taipei (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Des Moines): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Taipei and Des Moines change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.