Chiang Mai keeps UTC+7 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Chiang Mai and your time
Chiang Mai at a glance
| Country | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Region | Chiang Mai |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 18.79° N, 98.98° E |
Time zone in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai follows the Asia/Bangkok time zone and stays on UTC+7 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Chiang Mai is on the same time as the rest of Thailand, including the capital, Bangkok.
Clock changes in Chiang Mai, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Chiang Mai for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Chiang Mai and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Chiang Mai, 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 |
Chiang Mai 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Chiang Mai
Today
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Close to the equator, days in Chiang Mai last between 11 hours and 13 hours 16 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Chiang Mai
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:28 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:48 AM | 7:04 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:13 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:52 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h |
When the sun is highest in Chiang Mai
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Chiang Mai: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Chiang Mai
Every city below shares Chiang Mai’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamphun | 23 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lampang | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Phayao | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Phrae | 141 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chiang Rai | 153 km (95 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Uttaradit | 175 km (109 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nan | 189 km (117 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tak | 214 km (133 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Thailand
- Bangkok
- Samut Prakan
- Chon Buri
- Hat Yai
- Si Racha
- Lampang
- Surat Thani
- Udon Thani
- Nakhon Ratchasima
- Hua Hin
- Ubon Ratchathani
- Nakhon Pathom
All time zones and cities in Thailand
Tools for time in Chiang Mai
- Convert a time to or from Chiang Mai: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Chiang Mai to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Chiang Mai and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chiang Mai in?
Chiang Mai uses the Asia/Bangkok time zone, which is UTC+7 all year.
Does Chiang Mai use daylight saving time?
No. Chiang Mai stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and New York?
Chiang Mai 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 Chiang Mai does not.
Is Chiang Mai on the same time as Bangkok?
Yes. Chiang Mai and Bangkok both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Chiang Mai?
About 13 hours 16 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 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.