One clock for the whole country, and it stays on UTC+7 every day of the year.
Laos at a glance
| Capital | Vientiane |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+7 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time zone of Laos
Laos uses a single IANA time zone, Asia/Vientiane.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Vientiane | --:-- | UTC+7 | Not observed | Vientiane, Savannakhet |
Clock changes in Laos
Laos does not use daylight saving time, and the tz database records none since 1970.
Current time in cities in Laos
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vientiane | Vientiane Prefecture | --:-- | Asia/Vientiane |
Time in Laos compared with the world
When it is 9:00 AM in Laos, it is 9:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 1:00 PM in Sydney and 6:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 15 h behind | 15 h behind | 14 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind |
| Singapore | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 7 h behind |
Daylight across Laos
Days in Vientiane last between 11 hours 3 minutes and 13 hours 13 minutes over the year.
Countries on the same time as Laos
These countries read the same time as Laos today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
Plan around the time in Laos
- Convert a time to or from Laos: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Vientiane to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Laos 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 Laos have?
One: Asia/Vientiane, at UTC+7 all year.
Does Laos use daylight saving time?
No. The time stays at UTC+7 all year.
What is the time difference between Laos and New York?
Laos is 12 hours ahead of New York in January and 11 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Laos 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.