Time zone in Thailand: Indochina Time (ICT)
Right now the local time in Thailand is UTC+7. Thailand uses UTC+7 all year and does not observe daylight saving time, so the clocks never change.
Time difference between Thailand and the U.S.
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Thailand right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Thailand. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 hours behind | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| Chicago | 13 hours behind | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| Denver | 14 hours behind | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| Phoenix | 14 hours behind | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| Los Angeles | 15 hours behind | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| Anchorage | 16 hours behind | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| Honolulu | 17 hours behind | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
Best time to call Thailand from the U.S.
To reach someone in Thailand between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM their time, call between 8:00 PM and 10:00 AM New York time, or between 5:00 PM and 7:00 AM Los Angeles time.
U.S. stock market hours in Thailand (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In Thailand that is from 9:30 PM to 4:00 AM (next day). See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Thailand in?
Thailand uses Indochina Time (ICT), which is UTC+7 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Does Thailand have daylight saving time?
No. Thailand stays on UTC+7 all year.
What is the time difference between Thailand and New York?
Thailand is 12 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the calling code for Thailand?
The country calling code is +66. To call Thailand from the U.S., dial 011, then 66, then the local number.
How much is 1 U.S. dollar in Thailand?
See today's exchange rate on our USD to THB converter.