Current Time in Thailand

Indochina Time (ICT) · UTC+7 · No Daylight Saving Time

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Thailand Quick Facts

🏛️ Capital City
Bangkok
👥 Population
70M
💰 Currency
฿ Thai Baht
📞 Phone Code
+66
🕐 UTC Offset
UTC+7
🔄 Daylight Saving Time
No — fixed offset
🗣️ Official Languages
Thai

🕐 Time Zones in Thailand

ICT (UTC+7)

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.

View all 4 cities with live local times →

📞 Best Time to Call Thailand

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.

Standard business hours in Thailand: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM local time. Business hours in Thailand are typically Monday–Friday (some countries include Saturday), 9 AM–6 PM local time. Government offices may close earlier. Lunch breaks (12–2 PM) are common.

✈️ 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Thailand right now?
Thailand uses Indochina Time (ICT, UTC+7) year-round. All cities — Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and Koh Samui — are on the same time. Thailand does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The live clock above shows the current time in Thailand.
What time zone is Thailand in?
Thailand uses Indochina Time (ICT, UTC+7). The IANA identifier is Asia/Bangkok. Thailand shares ICT (UTC+7) with Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and western Indonesia (WIB). Thailand has not observed Daylight Saving Time since 1920.
Does Thailand observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Thailand does not observe Daylight Saving Time. ICT (UTC+7) is fixed year-round. Thailand is close to the equator, where seasonal daylight variation is minimal, making DST impractical.
What is the time difference between Thailand and the USA?
Bangkok (ICT, UTC+7) is 12 hours ahead of New York (EST, UTC−5) in winter. During US Daylight Saving Time (EDT, UTC−4), the gap narrows to 11 hours. Bangkok is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST, UTC−8) in winter.
What is the time difference between Thailand and the UK?
Bangkok (ICT, UTC+7) is 7 hours ahead of London (GMT, UTC+0) in winter. During UK Summer Time (BST, UTC+1), the gap narrows to 6 hours. Since Thailand has no DST, this changes only when the UK adjusts its clocks.
What is the time difference between Thailand and Singapore?
Singapore (SGT, UTC+8) is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok (ICT, UTC+7). Both countries have no DST, so this 1-hour gap is constant year-round. When it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok, it is 10:00 AM in Singapore.

Thailand City Times & Converters

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Time zone data powered by the IANA Time Zone Database. Thailand: Asia/Bangkok (ICT UTC+7, no DST).