Yala runs on UTC+7 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Yala and your time
Yala at a glance
| Country | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Region | Yala |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 6.54° N, 101.28° E |
Time zone in Yala
The clocks in Yala follow Asia/Bangkok and keep UTC+7 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Yala is on the same time as the rest of Thailand, including the capital, Bangkok.
Clock changes in Yala, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Yala for 2026 or 2027.
Yala time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Yala, 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 |
Yala 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 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, sunset and day length in Yala
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Being in the tropics, Yala sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 30 minutes) is only 45 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 45 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:58 AM and 6:33 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Yala
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:02 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:21 AM | 6:06 PM | 11 h 45 min |
When the sun is highest in Yala
Yala lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Yala
Distance is not the same as time: Pasir Mas (Malaysia) lies just 109 km (68 mi) away, yet its clock is 1 hour ahead of Yala.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattani | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Narathiwat | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hat Yai | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Songkhla | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pasir Mas (Malaysia) | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Ban Mai | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Alor Star (Malaysia) | 112 km (70 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Kota Bharu (Malaysia) | 116 km (72 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
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Yala in?
Yala uses the Asia/Bangkok time zone, which is UTC+7 all year.
Does Yala use daylight saving time?
No. Yala stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Yala and New York?
Yala 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 Yala does not.
Is Yala on the same time as Bangkok?
Yes. Yala and Bangkok both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Yala?
About 12 hours 30 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 45 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.