Vientiane keeps UTC+7 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Vientiane and your time
Vientiane at a glance
| Country | Laos |
|---|---|
| Region | Vientiane Prefecture |
| Capital of | Laos |
| Time zone | Asia/Vientiane |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 17.97° N, 102.60° E |
Time zone in Vientiane
Vientiane follows the Asia/Vientiane time zone and stays on UTC+7 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Vientiane is the capital, and all of Laos keeps this time.
Clock changes in Vientiane, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Vientiane for 2026 or 2027.
Vientiane time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Vientiane 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 15 h behind | 15 h behind | 14 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind | 2 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 6 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 4 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 1 h |
Because Vientiane keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Vientiane
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Close to the equator, days in Vientiane last between 11 hours 3 minutes and 13 hours 13 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Vientiane
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:14 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:35 AM | 6:48 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:59 AM | 6:05 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:36 AM | 5:40 PM | 11 h 3 min |
Clock time and sun time in Vientiane
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Vientiane: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Cities near Vientiane
All the places listed below keep the same time as Vientiane.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nong Khai (Thailand) | 18 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Udon Thani (Thailand) | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nong Bua Lamphu (Thailand) | 86 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Loei (Thailand) | 107 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khon Kaen (Thailand) | 171 km (106 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sakon Nakhon (Thailand) | 187 km (116 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kalasin (Thailand) | 196 km (122 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maha Sarakham (Thailand) | 212 km (132 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Plan around the time in Vientiane
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Vientiane in?
Vientiane uses the Asia/Vientiane time zone, which is UTC+7 all year.
Does Vientiane use daylight saving time?
No. Vientiane stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and New York?
Vientiane 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 Vientiane does not.
How long is the longest day in Vientiane?
About 13 hours 13 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 3 minutes of daylight.
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.