Taipei to Kinston time converter
Kinston is 12 hours behind Taipei. When it is 9:00 AM in Taipei, it is 9:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Kinston.
4:59 PM in Taipei, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Taipei to Kinston conversion table
Every hour of today in Taipei and the matching time in Kinston. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Taipei | Kinston |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
Best time to call or meet
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Taipei (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Kinston): 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 Kinston switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -12h
Distance
Taipei and Kinston are 13,013 km (8,086 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Taipei and Kinston?
Kinston is 12 hours behind Taipei.
What time is it in Kinston when it is 9 AM in Taipei?
When it is 9:00 AM in Taipei, it is 9:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Kinston.
When is the best time to call Kinston from Taipei?
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Taipei (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Kinston): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Taipei and Kinston change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.