Los Angeles to Chiang Mai Time Difference
Chiang Mai is 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is noon in Los Angeles, it is 02:00 in Chiang Mai.
Los Angeles (UTC-7) → Bangkok (UTC+7)
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When it's 15:00 in Los Angeles, it's 05:00 in Chiang Mai
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Los Angeles & Chiang Mai◐ Extended Hours (3 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
12,941 km
Est. Flight Time
~16.2h
Time Difference
+14h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Los Angeles
20:00
Chiang Mai
09:00
Los Angeles
23:00
Chiang Mai
12:00
Los Angeles
02:00
Chiang Mai (+1)
15:00
Los Angeles
05:00
Chiang Mai (+1)
18:00
Los Angeles
08:00
Chiang Mai (+1)
21:00
Los Angeles
11:00
Chiang Mai (+1)
00:00
Los Angeles
14:00
Chiang Mai
03:00
Los Angeles
17:00
Chiang Mai
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Los Angeles behind Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai is 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 02:00 in Chiang Mai. Los Angeles operates on America/Los Angeles (UTC-7), while Chiang Mai uses Asia/Bangkok (UTC+7).
What is the best time to call Chiang Mai from Los Angeles?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Los Angeles and Chiang Mai due to the 14 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Los Angeles to Chiang Mai time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Los Angeles and Chiang Mai
The distance between Los Angeles and Chiang Mai is approximately 12,941 km. A direct flight typically takes around 16.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Chiang Mai time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.