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Time in Thailand Now

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What Time Is It in Thailand Right Now With Seconds

Thailand follows Thailand Standard Time (THA, UTC+7) throughout the entire year. The country, located in Southeast Asia, does not observe Daylight Saving Time and maintains a single permanent national time zone across all provinces.

Major cities such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, and Khon Kaen remain synchronized year-round, supporting consistent schedules for business, travel, government, and daily activities.

Current time zone info for Thailand

  • IANA Time Zone: Asia/Bangkok

  • UTC Offset: UTC +7 hours

  • Time Format: 24-hour clock

  • DST Observed: NO

  • Time Zone Abbreviation: THA (Thailand Standard Time)

Thailand shares its UTC +7 time with several countries in mainland Southeast Asia.

Thailand time zone(s)

Thailand uses a single national time zone across the entire country.

Time ZoneExample City/RegionUTC Offset
Thailand Standard Time (THA)Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, Khon KaenUTC +7

The official IANA identifier for Thailand is Asia/Bangkok.

Daylight Saving Time in Thailand

Thailand does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). The country stays on a fixed UTC +7 offset throughout the year.

This ensures stable timekeeping without the need for seasonal clock changes.

Major cities in Thailand & their time

CityTime ZoneTypical Offset
BangkokTHAUTC +7
Chiang MaiTHAUTC +7
PhuketTHAUTC +7
PattayaTHAUTC +7
Khon KaenTHAUTC +7

All major cities in Thailand follow the same standard time.

Brief info for Thailand time

  • Number of time zones: 1 (nationwide)

  • Capital city: Bangkok

  • Default time: Thailand Standard Time (THA)

  • Daylight Saving Time: Not observed

  • IANA Time Zone ID: Asia/Bangkok

  • Standard UTC offset: +7 hours

  • DST UTC offset: Not applicable

  • Time format: 24-hour clock

  • Neighbouring countries with same time: Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia

  • Regional differences: None — uniform time across Thailand

For verified background, see “Time in Thailand — Wikipedia.”

Pros and Cons

Pros

  1. Single national time — easy for coordination across all regions.

  2. No DST — stable year-round time system.

  3. UTC+7 alignment helps regional travel and business.

  4. Simple for international scheduling in Southeast Asia.

  5. 24-hour clock commonly used across sectors.

Cons

  1. No daylight adjustment during long sunny seasons.

  2. Limited overlap with Western time zones for live meetings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most common questions people ask about Thailand time — find the quick answers below.
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What do we know about Thailand time zone?

The country uses Thailand Standard Time (THA, UTC+7) throughout the year.

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Does Thailand observe Daylight Saving Time System?

No. The country does not use DST and maintains UTC+7 permanently.

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What is Thailand’s official time zone?

The country’s official time zone is Thailand Standard Time (THA), with a UTC+7 offset.

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Do you know how many time zones Thailand has?

Thailand has one national time zone, used across all cities.

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Do neighbouring countries share the same time as Thailand?

Yes. Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia also use UTC+7.

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What do we know about Thailand’s IANA time zone ID?

IANA time zone ID for Thailand is Asia/Bangkok.

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How can I check the time difference between Thailand and another country?

Use the time converter to compare Thailand’s time (UTC+7) with other global time zones.