Bangkok runs on UTC+7 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Bangkok and your time
Bangkok at a glance
| Country | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Region | Bangkok |
| Capital of | Thailand |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 13.75° N, 100.50° E |
Bangkok time zone and clock changes
Bangkok follows the Asia/Bangkok time zone and stays on UTC+7 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Bangkok is the capital, and all of Thailand keeps this time.
Clock changes in Bangkok, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bangkok for 2026 or 2027.
Bangkok time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok, 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 | 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 |
Bangkok never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Bangkok
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Bangkok, from 11 hours 19 minutes to 12 hours 56 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Bangkok
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:22 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:52 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 56 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:37 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 19 min |
Clock time and sun time in Bangkok
Bangkok lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Bangkok
All the places listed below keep the same time as Bangkok.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krathum Baen | 28 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pathum Thani | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Samut Sakhon | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khlong Luang | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ban Lam Luk Ka | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nakhon Pathom | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chachoengsao | 62 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ban I Chang | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Thailand
- Samut Prakan
- Chon Buri
- Hat Yai
- Si Racha
- Lampang
- Surat Thani
- Udon Thani
- Chiang Mai
- Nakhon Ratchasima
- Hua Hin
- Ubon Ratchathani
- Nakhon Pathom
All time zones and cities in Thailand
Tools for time in Bangkok
- Convert a time to or from Bangkok: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Bangkok to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Bangkok and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bangkok in?
Bangkok uses the Asia/Bangkok time zone, which is UTC+7 all year.
Does Bangkok use daylight saving time?
No. Bangkok stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and New York?
Bangkok 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 Bangkok does not.
How long is the longest day in Bangkok?
About 12 hours 56 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 19 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.