Reviewed and updated by the DNS Speed Test research team. We benchmark DNS resolvers from multiple locations worldwide to provide accurate, data-driven recommendations.
DNS Landscape in Taiwan
Taiwan has excellent internet infrastructure centered around Taipei, which hosts TWIX (Taiwan Internet Exchange) and is a major hub for subsea cables connecting East Asia to the US and Southeast Asia. Most major public DNS resolvers have points of presence in Taipei, with good coverage across Taichung, Kaohsiung, and Tainan. Taiwan's position as a technology hub ensures strong connectivity.
Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1) averages 8 ms in Taipei and 12 ms in Kaohsiung. Google DNS (8.8.8.8) averages 10 ms in Taipei and 14 ms in Kaohsiung. Quad9 averages 12 ms in Taipei and 16 ms in Kaohsiung. Taiwan's advanced fiber network and geographic position provide consistently low DNS latency.
Performance Rankings
Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 is the fastest option for most Taiwanese users, averaging 8-12 ms across major cities. Google 8.8.8.8 is competitive at 10-14 ms. NextDNS averages 10 ms. Quad9 averages 12-16 ms. OpenDNS averages 14-20 ms. Taiwan's advanced infrastructure and Pacific Rim positioning ensure excellent performance from US-hosted providers.
ISP DNS in Taiwan
Taiwan's major ISPs include中华电信 (Chunghwa Telecom), Taiwan Mobile, FarEasTone, and Taiwan Star. Chunghwa Telecom DNS averages 6-12 ms (among the fastest in Asia). Taiwan Mobile DNS averages 8-14 ms. FarEasTone DNS averages 10-16 ms. Taiwan Star DNS averages 12-18 ms. Taiwanese ISP DNS is generally excellent, but switching to Cloudflare can improve international domain resolution.
Setup Guide
To change DNS, access your router settings or device network configuration. For Cloudflare, use 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1. For Google, use 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which DNS is fastest in Taiwan?
Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 is typically fastest for Taiwanese users, especially in Taipei. Google 8.8.8.8 is very close behind due to strong Pacific connectivity.
Is Taiwanese ISP DNS good?
Taiwanese ISP DNS is generally excellent, especially Chunghwa Telecom which offers some of the fastest DNS resolution in Asia. Public DNS resolvers still offer advantages for international domains.
Does changing DNS help with fiber speed?
Changing DNS improves page load responsiveness but does not affect your fiber download or upload speeds.