Tak keeps UTC+7 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Tak and your time
Tak at a glance
| Country | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Region | Tak |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 16.87° N, 99.13° E |
Which time zone Tak uses
Tak 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 Tak reads the same clock as Bangkok.
Clock changes in Tak, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Tak for 2026 or 2027.
Tak time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Tak: 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 Tak 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 Tak
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Being in the tropics, Tak sees little change in day length: the longest day (13 hours 8 minutes) is only 2 hours 1 minute longer than the shortest (11 hours 7 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:49 AM and 6:56 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Tak
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:28 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:51 AM | 6:59 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:13 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:48 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 7 min |
Clock time and sun time in Tak
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Tak: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Cities near Tak
Only 165 km (103 mi) away, Mawlamyine in Myanmar is 30 minutes behind Tak. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamphaeng Phet | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sukhothai Thani | 75 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Phitsanulok | 120 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Uttaradit | 133 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Phichit | 138 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lampang | 163 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mawlamyine (Myanmar) | 165 km (103 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Nakhon Sawan | 168 km (105 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
Tools for time in Tak
- Convert a time to or from Tak: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Tak to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Tak and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tak in?
Tak uses the Asia/Bangkok time zone, which is UTC+7 all year.
Does Tak use daylight saving time?
No. Tak stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Tak and New York?
Tak 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 Tak does not.
Is Tak on the same time as Bangkok?
Yes. Tak and Bangkok both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Tak?
About 13 hours 8 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 7 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.