Songkhla keeps UTC+7 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Songkhla and your time
Songkhla at a glance
| Country | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Region | Songkhla |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 7.20° N, 100.60° E |
Time zone in Songkhla
Songkhla follows the Asia/Bangkok time zone and stays on UTC+7 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
All of Thailand keeps the same time, so Songkhla reads the same clock as Bangkok.
Clock changes in Songkhla, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Songkhla for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Songkhla is
When it is 9:00 AM in Songkhla, it 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 |
Songkhla 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 Songkhla
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length barely moves in Songkhla, from 11 hours 42 minutes to 12 hours 33 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Songkhla
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:22 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:03 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:07 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:25 AM | 6:07 PM | 11 h 42 min |
Clock time and sun time in Songkhla
Songkhla 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 Songkhla
Only 123 km (76 mi) away, Alor Star in Malaysia is 1 hour ahead of Songkhla. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ban Mai | 6 km (3 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hat Yai | 25 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Phatthalung | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pattani | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Satun | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yala | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Trang | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Alor Star (Malaysia) | 123 km (76 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
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 Songkhla
- Convert a time to or from Songkhla: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Songkhla to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Songkhla and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Songkhla in?
Songkhla uses the Asia/Bangkok time zone, which is UTC+7 all year.
Does Songkhla use daylight saving time?
No. Songkhla stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Songkhla and New York?
Songkhla 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 Songkhla does not.
Is Songkhla on the same time as Bangkok?
Yes. Songkhla and Bangkok both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Songkhla?
About 12 hours 33 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 42 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.