Bangkok time zone facts
| Date | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Indochina Time (Asia/Bangkok) |
| UTC offset | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:06 AM / 06:07 PM (Fri, October 2) |
| Country | Thailand — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 13.76° N, 100.5° E |
New York to Bangkok time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Bangkok? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings. These two cities' business hours don't overlap.
| New York | Bangkok |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 11:00 |
| 01:00 | 12:00 |
| 02:00 | 13:00 |
| 03:00 | 14:00 |
| 04:00 | 15:00 |
| 05:00 | 16:00 |
| 06:00 | 17:00 |
| 07:00 | 18:00 |
| 08:00 | 19:00 |
| 09:00 | 20:00 |
| 10:00 | 21:00 |
| 11:00 | 22:00 |
| 12:00 | 23:00 |
| 13:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 14:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 15:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 16:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 17:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 07:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 08:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 09:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 10:00 (next day) |
Bangkok time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Bangkok. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 4 hours behind |
| London | UTC+1 | 6 hours behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 11 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 14 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 3 hours behind |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 4 hours behind |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 2 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | 3 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Bangkok does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+7 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Bangkok
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, October 2 | 06:06 AM | 06:07 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 06:07 AM | 06:06 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 06:07 AM | 06:06 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 06:07 AM | 06:05 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 06:07 AM | 06:04 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 06:07 AM | 06:03 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Thu, October 8 | 06:07 AM | 06:03 PM | 11 h 56 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Bangkok
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Fri, October 2:
| Morning blue hour | 05:45 AM – 05:53 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 05:53 AM – 06:35 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:39 PM – 06:20 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:20 PM – 06:28 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Bangkok and New York?
Bangkok is currently 11 hours ahead of New York.
What time zone is Bangkok in?
Bangkok is in Indochina Time (UTC+7). IANA time zone ID: Asia/Bangkok.
Does Bangkok observe daylight saving time?
Bangkok does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+7 all year.
When is golden hour in Bangkok?
On Fri, October 2, evening golden hour in Bangkok runs 05:39 PM – 06:20 PM and morning golden hour 05:53 AM – 06:35 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bangkok?
On Fri, October 2, sunrise in Bangkok is at 06:06 AM and sunset at 06:07 PM, a day length of 12 h 0 min (local time).