Current Time in Thailand
Indochina Time (ICT) · UTC+7 · No Daylight Saving Time
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Thailand Time vs World
| Location | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| New York (ET) | ICT is +12 hrs | ICT is +11 hrs |
| Los Angeles (PT) | ICT is +15 hrs | ICT is +14 hrs |
| London (GMT/BST) | ICT is +7 hrs | ICT is +6 hrs |
| Berlin (CET/CEST) | ICT is +6 hrs | ICT is +5 hrs |
| India (IST) | ICT is +1:30 | ICT is +1:30 |
| China (CST) | ICT is −1 hr | ICT is −1 hr |
| Japan (JST) | ICT is −2 hrs | ICT is −2 hrs |
| Sydney (AET) | ICT is −4 hrs | ICT is −3 hrs |
Thailand's Buddhist Era Calendar
Thailand officially uses the Buddhist Era (BE) calendar, which is 543 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar. So 2026 AD = BE 2569 in Thailand.
This affects everyday life: government documents, ID cards, bank forms, and official dates all use the Buddhist year. However, most international business and digital systems use the Gregorian calendar. Thai people are fluent in both systems.
The Thai calendar originally started the new year on April 1 (Songkran). In 1941, Thailand shifted to January 1 to align with the international standard, but Songkran (April 13–15) remains the most important holiday.
Best Time to Call Thailand From the US
Major Thai Cities \u2014 All on ICT (UTC+7)
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Thailand Time Difference
| City | Local Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | --:-- | Same time |
| London | --:-- | Same time |
| Toronto | --:-- | Same time |
| Miami | --:-- | Same time |
| Los Angeles | --:-- | Same time |
| Mexico City | --:-- | Same time |
| Madrid | --:-- | Same time |
| Paris | --:-- | Same time |
| Berlin | --:-- | Same time |
| Dubai | --:-- | Same time |
| Tokyo | --:-- | Same time |
| Sydney | --:-- | Same time |
| São Paulo | --:-- | Same time |
| Singapore | --:-- | Same time |
📞 Best Time to Call Thailand
Target 9 AM – 5 PM Thailand local time for business calls. Calling Thailand from the US requires planning. East Coast (EST): try 7–10 PM for a morning call. West Coast (PST): 4–7 PM. From the UK, early morning calls (7–9 AM GMT) reach Thailand during business hours.
🕐 Time Zone in Thailand
Thailand uses ICT (UTC+7) year-round. Bangkok is the capital and largest city.
Thailand does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed year-round — only countries that do observe DST (US, EU, UK) will shift relative to Thailand twice a year.
✈️ Time-Related Travel Tips for Thailand
When traveling to Thailand, expect significant jet lag if coming from Europe or the Americas. Allow 1–2 days to adjust. Set your phone to local time immediately upon arrival. The primary language is Thai. Business meetings often start punctually.
💡 Interesting Facts About Time in Thailand
- The capital Bangkok is the political center of Thailand with a total national population of 70M.
- Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines — they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
- The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.
About Time in Thailand
Thailand uses a single time zone (ICT (UTC+7)). This makes it relatively straightforward to coordinate times across the country.
The capital city Bangkok serves as the political and often economic center of Thailand. Major business activities are spread across cities including Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai.
When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in Thailand, it's important to consider the time difference. ICT (UTC+7) is the most commonly referenced time zone for Thailand.
Thailand uses the Thai Baht (฿) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +66. Official languages include Thai.
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