🇹🇠Time in Thailand Now
Current local time in Thailand. Timezone: ICT (UTC+7).
Current Time in Thailand Cities
Local time across major cities in Thailand, updated every second.
Time Difference from Thailand
See how Thailand compares to other major cities worldwide.
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Key Facts About Time in Thailand
Thailand is 12 hours ahead of New York (EST)
ICT is shared with Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia
Thailand does not observe Daylight Saving Time
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities globally
Thailand has never observed DST
About Thailand Time (ICT)
Thailand uses Indochina Time (ICT), which is UTC+7. The entire country follows a single time zone. Thailand does not observe Daylight Saving Time. ICT is shared with Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Thailand is a popular tourist destination and digital nomad hub, with Bangkok being one of the most visited cities in the world.
Scheduling Across Time Zones
When scheduling meetings or calls with people in Thailand, remember that ICT is UTC+7. Thailand does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC+7 offset remains constant throughout the year. This makes scheduling more predictable.
For business coordination, the standard working hours in Thailand are approximately 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM ICT. Use the time difference table above to find overlapping business hours between Thailand and your location.
Timekeeping in Thailand
Thailand has 4 major cities tracked on this page: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya. All of these cities share the same timezone (ICT).
Modern devices automatically adjust for ICT using the IANA timezone database, which tracks every timezone and DST rule globally. When traveling to Thailand, most smartphones and laptops will update to local time automatically when connected to a local network.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Thailand right now?
The current time in Thailand is shown live at the top of this page. Thailand uses ICT (UTC+7). The clock updates every second using the IANA timezone Asia/Bangkok.
Does Thailand use Daylight Saving Time?
No, Thailand does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The timezone remains at UTC+7 throughout the entire year, making time calculations straightforward.
What is the time difference between Thailand and New York?
The time difference is calculated live in the comparison table above. Note that the difference may change by an hour during Daylight Saving Time transitions in either location. Check the live table for the exact current difference.
What timezone abbreviation does Thailand use?
Thailand uses ICT, which stands for the timezone at UTC+7 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This abbreviation and offset remain constant year-round.
What is the IANA timezone for Thailand?
The primary IANA timezone identifier for Thailand is Asia/Bangkok. This is used by computers, smartphones, and programming languages to accurately determine the local time, including historical timezone changes and DST rules.
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