Phuket keeps UTC+7 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Phuket and your time
Phuket at a glance
| Country | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Region | Phuket |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 7.89° N, 98.40° E |
Phuket time zone and clock changes
Phuket follows the Asia/Bangkok time zone and stays on UTC+7 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Phuket is on the same time as the rest of Thailand, including the capital, Bangkok.
Clock changes in Phuket, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Phuket for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Phuket and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Phuket: 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 Phuket 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 Phuket
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Close to the equator, days in Phuket last between 11 hours 40 minutes and 12 hours 35 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Phuket
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:31 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:11 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:16 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:35 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 40 min |
Clock time and sun time in Phuket
Phuket lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:25 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Phuket
All the places listed below keep the same time as Phuket.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krabi | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Trang | 139 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Surat Thani | 173 km (107 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat | 183 km (114 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Phatthalung | 188 km (117 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Satun | 232 km (144 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ranong | 232 km (144 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ban Mai | 249 km (155 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 Phuket
- Convert a time to or from Phuket: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Phuket to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Phuket and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Phuket in?
Phuket uses the Asia/Bangkok time zone, which is UTC+7 all year.
Does Phuket use daylight saving time?
No. Phuket stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Phuket and New York?
Phuket 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 Phuket does not.
Is Phuket on the same time as Bangkok?
Yes. Phuket and Bangkok both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Phuket?
About 12 hours 35 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 40 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.