Current local time in Chiang Mai, Thailand
The live clock above shows the time in Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai is in the Asia/Bangkok time zone, UTC+7 right now.
| Country | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Region | Chiang Mai |
| Population | about 299,000 |
| Coordinates | 18.80° N, 98.98° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok |
| Abbreviation | UTC+7 |
| UTC offset | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Chiang Mai doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+7 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:28 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:47 AM | 7:03 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| September equinox | 6:12 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:51 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 59 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Chiang Mai at about 12:33 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 24 minutes ahead of the sun, because Chiang Mai sits at 99.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° E.
Chiang Mai time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Chiang Mai |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 hours behind in Jan, 11 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 15 hours behind in Jan, 14 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 6 hours behind in Jan, 5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 3 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 1.5 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | 1 hour ahead | |
| Tokyo | 2 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 4 hours ahead in Jan, 3 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Chiang Mai |
|---|---|---|
| Lampang | 77 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Phitsanulok | 258 km (161 mi) | same time |
| Taungoo, Myanmar | 270 km (168 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Mawlamyine, Myanmar | 291 km (181 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Taunggyi, Myanmar | 300 km (186 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Bago, Myanmar | 308 km (192 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Mudon, Myanmar | 312 km (194 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Naypyidaw, Myanmar | 319 km (198 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
Other cities in Thailand
- Bangkok
- Samut Prakan
- Nakhon Ratchasima
- Nonthaburi
- Hat Yai
- Udon Thani
- Chon Buri
- Khon Kaen
- Ubon Ratchathani
- Lampang
- Nakhon Si Thammarat
- Pathum Thani
- Surat Thani
- Phitsanulok
- Yala
- Nakhon Pathom
- Ayutthaya
- Nakhon Sawan
Questions people ask
What time zone is Chiang Mai in?
Chiang Mai is in the Asia/Bangkok time zone, UTC+7, all year.
Does Chiang Mai have daylight saving time?
Chiang Mai doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+7 all year.
Why isn't noon in Chiang Mai when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Chiang Mai's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° E, so on standard time they run about 24 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).