Current Time in Thailand

Q: What time is it in Thailand right now?

Thailand 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 Thailand have?

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

Q: Does Thailand observe daylight saving time?

DST rules vary by region within Thailand. 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 Thailand?

Aim for 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time in the specific city you are calling. Because Thailand 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 Thailand city — UTC offsets, DST status, and inter-city time gaps.

Bangkok, Thailand

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ICT No DST

Full Bangkok Details

Thailand's Timezone System Explained

Thailand uses Indochina Time (ICT, UTC+7) year-round with no daylight saving time. Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Rai, and all Thai cities operate on the same fixed UTC+7 offset. ICT is shared by Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.

Thailand's UTC+7 position means Bangkok is 7 hours ahead of London in winter, 6 hours ahead during BST, and 12 hours ahead of New York (EST). Jakarta and Hanoi share the same offset. Singapore and Beijing are 1 hour ahead of Bangkok.

Key time differences from Bangkok (ICT): London (GMT) is 7 hours behind in winter. New York (EST) is 12 hours behind. Dubai (GST) is 3 hours behind. Kuala Lumpur and Singapore (MYT/SGT) are 1 hour ahead. Tokyo (JST) is 2 hours ahead.

Thailand Cities by Timezone

1 timezone · 4 cities · live times

ICT

4 cities

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

Reviewed by iFormat Time Tools Team Last updated Mar 7, 2026

Country timezone data, DST policies, and city assignments verified against the IANA Time Zone Database (tzdata). Updated whenever DST rules or political boundaries change.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Timezones, DST rules, and scheduling in Thailand

What time is it in Thailand right now?

Thailand spans 1 timezone — ICT — so there is no single answer. The live clocks above show the exact time in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya.

How many timezones does Thailand have?

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

Does Thailand observe daylight saving time?

DST rules in Thailand 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.

What is the time difference between Thailand and the UK?

Bangkok (ICT, UTC+7) is 7 hours ahead of London (GMT) in winter, and 6 hours during BST. It is 12 hours ahead of New York (EST). Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos all share the same UTC+7 offset.

What is the time difference between Thailand and Singapore?

Singapore (SGT, UTC+8) is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok (ICT, UTC+7). Neither observes DST, so this gap is fixed permanently. Kuala Lumpur and Singapore are both 1 hour ahead of Bangkok.

Does Thailand observe daylight saving time?

No. Thailand uses ICT (Indochina Time, UTC+7) year-round with no clock changes. The same applies to Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos — all fixed at UTC+7.

When is the best time to call someone in Thailand?

Aim for 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time in the specific city. Because Thailand 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.