Thailand facts
| Capital | Bangkok |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, South-Eastern Asia |
| Area | 513,120 km² · 198,117 sq mi · 126,794,518 acres |
| Language | Thai |
| Demonym | Thai |
| Currency | Thai Baht (THB) |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok · UTC+7 · 2:35 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +66 |
| Internet domain | .th |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types A, B, C, O |
| Capital coordinates | 13.754, 100.5014 |
Time difference
Bangkok is on UTC+7 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 1:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 10:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 6:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 5:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Thailand is about 5.5% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Thailand is about 2.1 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Bangkok to Washington, D.C.: about 14,155 km (8,796 mi) as the crow flies.
- Bangkok to London: about 9,532 km (5,923 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Thailand shares land borders with 4 countries: Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Thailand?
The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.
How big is Thailand?
Thailand covers about 513,120 km² (198,117 sq mi), ranking 50 of 196 countries by area. It is about 5.5% of the size of the United States. It is about 2.1 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Thailand in?
Bangkok uses UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) today. When it is noon in Bangkok, it is 1:00 a.m. in New York and 6:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Thailand use?
Thailand uses the Thai Baht (THB).
What is the country code for Thailand?
The international calling code is +66. From the United States dial 011 66 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 66.
What language is spoken in Thailand?
Official or national language: Thai.