Chiang Rai runs on UTC+7 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Chiang Rai and your time
Chiang Rai at a glance
| Country | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Region | Chiang Rai |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 19.91° N, 99.83° E |
Chiang Rai time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Chiang Rai follow Asia/Bangkok and keep UTC+7 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
All of Thailand keeps the same time, so Chiang Rai reads the same clock as Bangkok.
Clock changes in Chiang Rai, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Chiang Rai for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Chiang Rai is
A 9:00 AM start in Chiang Rai 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 Chiang Rai 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 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 Rai
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Day length barely moves in Chiang Rai, from 10 hours 56 minutes to 13 hours 20 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Chiang Rai
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:25 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:42 AM | 7:03 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:10 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:51 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 56 min |
Clock time and sun time in Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai 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 Chiang Rai
Only 192 km (119 mi) away, Kēng Tung in Myanmar is 30 minutes behind Chiang Rai. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phayao | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chiang Mai | 153 km (95 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nan | 160 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lamphun | 171 km (106 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lampang | 183 km (114 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kēng Tung (Myanmar) | 192 km (119 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Phrae | 199 km (123 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Möng Yang (Myanmar) | 216 km (134 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
More cities in Thailand
- Bangkok
- Samut Prakan
- Chon Buri
- Hat Yai
- Si Racha
- Lampang
- Surat Thani
- Udon Thani
- Chiang Mai
- Nakhon Ratchasima
- Hua Hin
- Ubon Ratchathani
All time zones and cities in Thailand
Tools for time in Chiang Rai
- Convert a time to or from Chiang Rai: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Chiang Rai 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 Rai in?
Chiang Rai uses the Asia/Bangkok time zone, which is UTC+7 all year.
Does Chiang Rai use daylight saving time?
No. Chiang Rai 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 Rai and New York?
Chiang Rai 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 Rai does not.
Is Chiang Rai on the same time as Bangkok?
Yes. Chiang Rai and Bangkok both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Chiang Rai?
About 13 hours 20 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 56 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.