One clock for the whole country, and it stays on UTC+6 every day of the year.
Bhutan at a glance
| Capital | Thimphu |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+6 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time zone of Bhutan
The whole of Bhutan follows one IANA time zone: Asia/Thimphu.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Thimphu | --:-- | UTC+6 | Not observed | Thimphu |
Clock changes in Bhutan
There are no seasonal clock changes in Bhutan. The time difference to other countries shifts only when they change their own clocks.
Current time in cities in Bhutan
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thimphu | Thimphu District | --:-- | Asia/Thimphu |
Time difference between Bhutan and other countries
A 9:00 AM start in Bhutan is 10:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 2:00 PM in Sydney and 7:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 14 h behind | 14 h behind | 13 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 30 min behind | 30 min behind | 30 min behind |
| Singapore | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind |
Daylight across Bhutan
In Thimphu, daylight runs from 10 hours 24 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 53 minutes at the June solstice.
Same clock as Bhutan right now
These countries read the same time as Bhutan today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
Tools for time in Bhutan
- Convert a time to or from Bhutan: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Thimphu to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Bhutan and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Bhutan have?
One: Asia/Thimphu, at UTC+6 all year.
Does Bhutan use daylight saving time?
No. The time stays at UTC+6 all year.
What is the time difference between Bhutan and New York?
Bhutan is 11 hours ahead of New York in January and 10 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Bhutan does not.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.