Current local time in Hat Yai, Thailand
The live clock above shows the time in Hat Yai. Hat Yai is in the Asia/Bangkok time zone, UTC+7 right now.
| Country | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Region | Songkhla |
| Population | about 255,000 |
| Coordinates | 7.00° N, 100.47° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok |
| Abbreviation | UTC+7 |
| UTC offset | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Hat Yai 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 | 6:22 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:03 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| September equinox | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:24 AM | 6:07 PM | 11 h 42 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Hat Yai at about 12:27 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 18 minutes ahead of the sun, because Hat Yai sits at 100.5° E, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° E.
Hat Yai time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Hat Yai |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hat Yai |
|---|---|---|
| Alor Setar, Malaysia | 99 km (61 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Yala | 103 km (64 mi) | same time |
| Trang | 114 km (71 mi) | same time |
| Sungai Petani, Malaysia | 150 km (93 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat | 166 km (103 mi) | same time |
| Butterworth, Malaysia | 176 km (109 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| George Town, Malaysia | 177 km (110 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Kota Baharu, Malaysia | 217 km (135 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Other cities in Thailand
- Bangkok
- Samut Prakan
- Chiang Mai
- Nakhon Ratchasima
- Nonthaburi
- 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 Hat Yai in?
Hat Yai is in the Asia/Bangkok time zone, UTC+7, all year.
Does Hat Yai have daylight saving time?
Hat Yai doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+7 all year.
Why isn't noon in Hat Yai when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Hat Yai's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° E, so on standard time they run about 18 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).