Surat Thani runs on UTC+7 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Surat Thani and your time
Surat Thani at a glance
| Country | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Region | Surat Thani |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 9.14° N, 99.33° E |
Time zone in Surat Thani
Local time in Surat Thani 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 Surat Thani reads the same clock as Bangkok.
Clock changes in Surat Thani, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Surat Thani for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Surat Thani is
A 9:00 AM start in Surat Thani 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 |
Surat Thani 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Surat Thani
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Surat Thani last between 11 hours 36 minutes and 12 hours 40 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Surat Thani
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:27 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:05 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 40 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:12 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:33 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 36 min |
Clock time and sun time in Surat Thani
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Surat Thani: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Surat Thani
All the places listed below keep the same time as Surat Thani.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ko Samui | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ranong | 120 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Krabi | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chumphon | 152 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Phuket | 173 km (107 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Trang | 179 km (111 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Phatthalung | 188 km (117 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Thailand
- Bangkok
- Samut Prakan
- Chon Buri
- Hat Yai
- Si Racha
- Lampang
- Udon Thani
- Chiang Mai
- Nakhon Ratchasima
- Hua Hin
- Ubon Ratchathani
- Nakhon Pathom
All time zones and cities in Thailand
Plan around the time in Surat Thani
- Convert a time to or from Surat Thani: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Surat Thani to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Surat Thani and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Surat Thani in?
Surat Thani uses the Asia/Bangkok time zone, which is UTC+7 all year.
Does Surat Thani use daylight saving time?
No. Surat Thani stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Surat Thani and New York?
Surat Thani 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 Surat Thani does not.
Is Surat Thani on the same time as Bangkok?
Yes. Surat Thani and Bangkok both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Surat Thani?
About 12 hours 40 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 36 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.