Ranong runs on UTC+7 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Ranong and your time
Ranong at a glance
| Country | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Region | Ranong province |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 9.97° N, 98.63° E |
Which time zone Ranong uses
Ranong follows the Asia/Bangkok time zone and stays on UTC+7 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Ranong is on the same time as the rest of Thailand, including the capital, Bangkok.
Clock changes in Ranong, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ranong for 2026 or 2027.
Ranong time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Ranong 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 |
Ranong 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.
Daylight in Ranong
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Close to the equator, days in Ranong last between 11 hours 33 minutes and 12 hours 42 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Ranong
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:30 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:06 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 42 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:15 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:38 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 33 min |
Clock time and sun time in Ranong
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Ranong: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Ranong
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chumphon | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Surat Thani | 120 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ko Samui | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Krabi | 213 km (132 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat | 225 km (140 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Phuket | 232 km (144 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Prachuap Khiri Khan | 241 km (150 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Myeik (Myanmar) | 275 km (171 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 Ranong
- Convert a time to or from Ranong: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Ranong to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Ranong and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ranong in?
Ranong uses the Asia/Bangkok time zone, which is UTC+7 all year.
Does Ranong use daylight saving time?
No. Ranong stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Ranong and New York?
Ranong 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 Ranong does not.
Is Ranong on the same time as Bangkok?
Yes. Ranong and Bangkok both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ranong?
About 12 hours 42 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 33 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.