Current local time in Phuket, Thailand
The live clock above shows the time in Phuket. Phuket is in the Asia/Bangkok time zone, UTC+7 right now.
| Country | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Region | Phuket |
| Population | about 109,000 |
| Coordinates | 7.88° N, 98.38° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok |
| Abbreviation | UTC+7 |
| UTC offset | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Phuket 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 | 6:30 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:10 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| September equinox | 6:15 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:34 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 39 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Phuket at about 12:35 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 26 minutes ahead of the sun, because Phuket sits at 98.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° E.
Phuket time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Phuket |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Phuket |
|---|---|---|
| Trang | 140 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Surat Thani | 177 km (110 mi) | same time |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat | 184 km (115 mi) | same time |
| Hat Yai | 250 km (156 mi) | same time |
| Alor Setar, Malaysia | 295 km (183 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Lhokseumawe, Indonesia | 328 km (204 mi) | same time |
| Sungai Petani, Malaysia | 339 km (211 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| George Town, Malaysia | 348 km (216 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Other cities in Thailand
- Bangkok
- Samut Prakan
- Chiang Mai
- 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
Questions people ask
What time zone is Phuket in?
Phuket is in the Asia/Bangkok time zone, UTC+7, all year.
Does Phuket have daylight saving time?
Phuket doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+7 all year.
Why isn't noon in Phuket when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Phuket's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° E, so on standard time they run about 26 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).