Los Angeles to Phuket Time Difference
Phuket is 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is noon in Los Angeles, it is 02:00 in Phuket.
Los Angeles (UTC-7) → Bangkok (UTC+7)
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When it's 10:00 in Los Angeles, it's 00:00 in Phuket
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Los Angeles & Phuket◐ Extended Hours (3 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
13,963 km
Est. Flight Time
~17.4h
Time Difference
+14h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Los Angeles
20:00
Phuket
09:00
Los Angeles
23:00
Phuket
12:00
Los Angeles
02:00
Phuket (+1)
15:00
Los Angeles
05:00
Phuket (+1)
18:00
Los Angeles
08:00
Phuket (+1)
21:00
Los Angeles
11:00
Phuket (+1)
00:00
Los Angeles
14:00
Phuket
03:00
Los Angeles
17:00
Phuket
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Los Angeles behind Phuket?
Phuket is 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 02:00 in Phuket. Los Angeles operates on America/Los Angeles (UTC-7), while Phuket uses Asia/Bangkok (UTC+7).
What is the best time to call Phuket from Los Angeles?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Los Angeles and Phuket due to the 14 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Los Angeles to Phuket 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 Phuket
The distance between Los Angeles and Phuket is approximately 13,963 km. A direct flight typically takes around 17.4 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Phuket time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.