Sakon Nakhon runs on UTC+7 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Sakon Nakhon and your time
Sakon Nakhon at a glance
| Country | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Region | Sakon Nakhon |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 17.16° N, 104.15° E |
Which time zone Sakon Nakhon uses
Sakon Nakhon follows the Asia/Bangkok time zone and stays on UTC+7 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Sakon Nakhon is on the same time as the rest of Thailand, including the capital, Bangkok.
Clock changes in Sakon Nakhon, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Sakon Nakhon for 2026 or 2027.
Sakon Nakhon time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Sakon Nakhon 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 Sakon Nakhon 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.
Daylight in Sakon Nakhon
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Close to the equator, days in Sakon Nakhon last between 11 hours 6 minutes and 13 hours 9 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Sakon Nakhon
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:08 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:31 AM | 6:40 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:52 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:29 AM | 5:35 PM | 11 h 6 min |
Clock time and sun time in Sakon Nakhon
Sakon Nakhon lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Sakon Nakhon
All the places listed below keep the same time as Sakon Nakhon.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nakhon Phanom | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mukdahan | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Savannakhet (Laos) | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kalasin | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Roi Et | 134 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maha Sarakham | 141 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Udon Thani | 147 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yasothon | 152 km (94 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
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sakon Nakhon in?
Sakon Nakhon uses the Asia/Bangkok time zone, which is UTC+7 all year.
Does Sakon Nakhon use daylight saving time?
No. Sakon Nakhon stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Sakon Nakhon and New York?
Sakon Nakhon 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 Sakon Nakhon does not.
Is Sakon Nakhon on the same time as Bangkok?
Yes. Sakon Nakhon and Bangkok both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Sakon Nakhon?
About 13 hours 9 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 6 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.