Pattaya runs on UTC+7 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Pattaya and your time
Pattaya at a glance
| Country | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Region | Chon Buri |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 12.93° N, 100.88° E |
Which time zone Pattaya uses
Local time in Pattaya is UTC+7 year round, under the Asia/Bangkok rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
All of Thailand keeps the same time, so Pattaya reads the same clock as Bangkok.
Clock changes in Pattaya, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Pattaya for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Pattaya and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Pattaya: the clock reads 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 Pattaya 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Pattaya
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Pattaya, from 11 hours 22 minutes to 12 hours 53 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Pattaya
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:21 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:52 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 53 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:06 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:34 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 22 min |
Clock time and sun time in Pattaya
Pattaya lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Pattaya
All the places listed below keep the same time as Pattaya.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laem Chabang | 17 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Si Racha | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sattahip | 30 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chon Buri | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rayong | 49 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Samut Prakan | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Klaeng | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chachoengsao | 86 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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
Plan around the time in Pattaya
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Pattaya in?
Pattaya uses the Asia/Bangkok time zone, which is UTC+7 all year.
Does Pattaya use daylight saving time?
No. Pattaya stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Pattaya and New York?
Pattaya 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 Pattaya does not.
Is Pattaya on the same time as Bangkok?
Yes. Pattaya and Bangkok both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Pattaya?
About 12 hours 53 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 22 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.