Asia · South-Eastern Asia · Sovereign state
Current time in Laos
A single time zone at UTC+07:00.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
About Laos's time
A single time zone.
Laos operates on a single time zone of UTC+07:00 year-round with no daylight saving changes, keeping things straightforward for visitors and locals alike.
Major cities
Cities of Laos.
History
How Laos keeps time.
Laos adopted Indochina Time (UTC+07:00) during the French colonial period in the late 19th or early 20th century, aligning with the timezone used across French Indochina. When Laos gained independence in 1953, the country maintained UTC+07:00 as its standard time, with no major changes since. Unlike some of its Southeast Asian neighbors, Laos has never observed daylight saving time.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laos's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What time zone is Laos in?
- Laos uses Indochina Time, which is UTC+07:00 year-round.
- Does Laos observe daylight saving time?
- No, Laos does not observe daylight saving time. The time remains UTC+07:00 throughout the year.
- How does Laos compare to nearby countries in terms of time zones?
- Laos shares the same time zone (UTC+07:00) as Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and the western part of Indonesia (Western Indonesian Time), making travel across these countries particularly convenient.
- Is there any difference in time between cities in Laos?
- No, the entire country of Laos operates on the same time zone, UTC+07:00, so you won't need to adjust your watch when traveling within the country.
- What is the official name of Laos's time zone?
- The official time zone name is Asia/Vientiane, and it commonly uses the abbreviation '+07'.
- When was Indochina Time (UTC+07:00) adopted in Laos?
- Indochina Time was adopted during the French colonial period in the late 19th or early 20th century, and maintained after independence in 1953.
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