Asia · Thailand
Current time in Bangkok
Indochina Time.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Daylight saving
Not observed
This zone has no seasonal clock change.
About Bangkok time
Bangkok keeps one clock.
Bangkok never adjusts its clocks — Thailand sticks to standard time all year, so its offset stays fixed at +07. The city pulses day and day: humid heat rises fast after sunrise, and offices, markets, and riverside wharves start early to beat the afternoon monsoon. No daylight-saving shifts mean meetings booked now stay in the same slot months from ahead, simplifying regional coordination with partners across Southeast Asia.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bangkok's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does Thailand ever use daylight saving time?
- No. Thailand has never observed daylight saving. Its single fixed offset — +07 — is used year-round, unlike many countries in North America or Europe that adjust clocks seasonally.
- When does the sun rise and set in Bangkok?
- Bangkok sits just 13° north of the equator. Sunrise hovers around 6:00–6:30 a.m. and sunset around 6:00–6:30 p.m. year-round, with very little seasonal variation compared to higher-latitude cities.
- Why does Bangkok feel hotter than other cities at similar latitudes?
- Urban heat from traffic, air conditioning exhaust, and dense construction creates a pronounced urban heat island. Temperatures often feel more extreme in the city center than in surrounding rural areas.
- How does Bangkok's time zone relate to business hours?
- Many Thai businesses start between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. local time, leveraging the reliable 12-hour daylight window. This early start helps align with trading partners across Asia before afternoon storms build.
- What makes Bangkok's air quality unique?
- From roughly February to April, agricultural burning and vehicle emissions trap smog under a thermal inversion layer. Air quality can drop sharply — a seasonal rhythm remote workers may notice.
- Is +07 the official offset?
- Yes. Thailand law defines its national time solely by this fixed offset. There is no summer-time adjustment, so the legal and observed time is always +07.
- How easy is it for remote teams in Bangkok?
- Bangkok shares the same hour with several neighbors — Hanoi, Jakarta, and Phnom Penh — simplifying scheduling across those capitals, though differences in work culture and holidays still matter.
- What weekday do Thais start the week?
- Monday is the standard start of the business week, with many offices and government offices reopening after the weekend, aligning with much of the international business world.
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