Thailand to US Time Difference: EST, PST and Daylight Saving
Thailand is UTC+7 with no daylight saving, so the gap to the US changes through the year.
Thailand uses UTC+7 all year with no daylight saving, but the US and Europe move their clocks in summer, so the gap changes by month.
Thailand against major cities
| City | Standard time | Daylight time |
|---|---|---|
| New York (EST/EDT) | 12 h behind Thailand | 11 h behind Thailand |
| Chicago (CST/CDT) | 13 h behind Thailand | 12 h behind Thailand |
| Los Angeles (PST/PDT) | 15 h behind Thailand | 14 h behind Thailand |
| London (GMT/BST) | 7 h behind Thailand | 6 h behind Thailand |
US daylight time starts on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first Sunday of November. Europe changes from late March to late October. Check the exact dates each year.
Tips for scheduling across countries
- State the time zone in the invite, such as 9:00 Thai time (UTC+7)
- Watch the date, since Thailand is often a day ahead
- Around the weeks when the US changes clocks, check the gap again
How to use this site's tool
- Open the Time Zone Converter
- Choose a date, time and starting zone
- Read the local time for every city in the table
FAQ
What is the difference between EST and EDT?
EST is US Eastern standard time (UTC−5). EDT is Eastern daylight time (UTC−4).
Does Thailand have daylight saving?
No. Thailand stays on UTC+7 all year.
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