Days in Bangkok are currently getting shorter, about 5 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Bangkok
Bangkok is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 13.7540° N, 100.5014° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,531 km (951 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 8,488 km (5,274 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 11,550 km (7,177 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,867 km (6,752 mi) east
Bangkok lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Bangkok
The point on Earth exactly opposite Bangkok is near Callao - when it's noon in Bangkok, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Bangkok
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Bangkok
Bangkok is currently in astronomical autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Bangkok lies in the tropics, at 13.75° N. Here the four temperate seasons are far less pronounced than at higher latitudes: day length changes only slightly through the year, and the local climate is often described by wet and dry seasons instead.
Longest & Shortest Day in Bangkok
In Bangkok, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 12h 56m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 11h 19m, a difference of roughly 1h 37m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Bangkok's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Bangkok at 13.75° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Bangkok
With a population of 5,104,476, Bangkok ranks as the 1st most populous city in Thailand, out of 327 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Bangkok
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK / VTBD) is a major international airport located about 21 km (13 mi) from Bangkok.
Current local time at the airport is 13:01:06.
Daylight saving time in Bangkok
Bangkok uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Bangkok. The current local offset is UTC+7 / +07.
Bangkok does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Bangkok
Business hours in Bangkok (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 PM (previous day) - 6:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 PM (previous day) - 3:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Sydney: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Bangkok
Compare time in Bangkok with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Thailand
Public Holidays Affecting Bangkok
Official national holiday observed in Thailand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bangkok in?
Bangkok follows the Asia/Bangkok time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Bangkok at UTC+7.
What time is it in Bangkok right now?
The current local time in Bangkok is 13:01:06 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bangkok observe daylight saving time?
No. Bangkok is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Bangkok?
Bangkok is currently UTC+7, meaning local time is +7 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bangkok?
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is the nearest airport to Bangkok, located about 21 km away. The current local time at the airport is 13:01:06.
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