Updated Mar 2026

Current Time in Laos

Q: What time is it in Laos right now?

Laos spans 1 timezone: ICT. Use the live clocks on this page for the exact local time in each major city.

Q: How many timezones does Laos have?

Laos uses 1 timezone: ICT. Not all regions observe daylight saving time on the same schedule.

Q: Does Laos observe daylight saving time?

DST rules vary by region within Laos. The live timezone badge next to each city clock on this page reflects the current offset — whether standard or daylight saving time is active right now.

Q: When is the best time to call someone in Laos?

Aim for 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time in the specific city you are calling. Because Laos spans 1 timezone, the right call window depends on the city, not just the country. Use the Best Time to Call calculator for an exact overlap window.

Live clocks for every Laos city — UTC offsets, DST status, and inter-city time gaps.

Vientiane, Laos

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ICT No DST

Full Vientiane Details

Regional context

Timezones across South-East Asia

South-East Asia spans two main timezones: Indochina Time (ICT, UTC+7) covers Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos; Singapore Time / Malaysia Time / Philippine Time / Hong Kong Time all sit at UTC+8. No country in the region observes DST, so offsets are fixed year-round. Singapore, KL and Manila together anchor the regional business day, with strong overlap into India (2.5-3 h ahead) and Australia (1-3 h behind).

Laos's Timezone System Explained

Laos uses Indochina Time (ICT, UTC+7) year-round with no daylight saving time. Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Savannakhet, and all Lao cities operate on a fixed UTC+7 offset — shared with Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Key differences from Vientiane (ICT): London is 7 hours behind in winter. Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City share the same time. Singapore and Beijing are 1 hour ahead. New York (EST) is 12 hours behind.

Laos Cities by Timezone

1 timezone · 1 city · live times

ICT

1 city

Vientiane

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Time differences may shift seasonally when cities observe different daylight saving schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Timezones, DST rules, and scheduling in Laos

What time is it in Laos right now?

Laos spans 1 timezone — ICT — so there is no single answer. The live clocks above show the exact time in Vientiane.

How many timezones does Laos have?

Laos uses a single timezone: ICT. The whole country follows the same clock year-round.

Does Laos observe daylight saving time?

DST rules in Laos depend on the specific region. The live timezone badge next to each city clock on this page always reflects the current offset — whether standard or daylight saving time is active right now.

When is the best time to call someone in Laos?

Aim for 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time in the specific city. Because Laos spans 1 timezones, the overlap window from your location differs between cities. Open any city page above for its full scheduling guide.

How accurate are the live clocks on this page?

All clocks update every second using your browser's timezone engine with current DST rules applied automatically. The displayed times match the official local time in each city — no manual refresh needed.