Location & Surroundings
Dongshi is a settlement in Taiwan, Taiwan, at 36 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hsinchu, less than 2 km away. The national capital Taipei is 61 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 39 km away.
Also known as: 東勢 · Dongshih · Tung-shih
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
24° 48' 14" N, 120° 59' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 36 m
- Timezone Asia/Taipei
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10,124 p/km²
- Built-up 35.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Dollar (TWD)
- Phone Prefix +886
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:03
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
東勢
Weather in Dongshi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dongshi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 30.9 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 794 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
3.1 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 25.8 | 3.1 | 217 | 73 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.9 | 4.1 | 216 | 58 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 73.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.9 | 6.9 | 259 | 56 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 794.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 2.9 | 217 | 73 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 229.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 1.9 | 211 | 74 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 1.5 | 205 | 54 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 73.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.8 | 4.8 | 267 | 55 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 791.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.2 | 1.4 | 222 | 74 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 227.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.0 | 1.0 | 205 | 79 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 1.1 | 246 | 66 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 71.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.7 | 4.0 | 294 | 60 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 779.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.5 | 1.3 | 17 | 72 | 1,012.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 5 | 217.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.0 | 0.8 | 275 | 79 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dongshi?
Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 30.9 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 794 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dongshi today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Dongshi?
Local time is 11:03. Time zone: Asia/Taipei (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Dongshi?
Dongshi is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Dongshi?
DEM 36 m.
Where is Dongshi located?
It is at 24.80389, 120.98778 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dongshi in?
It is in Taiwan.