Current local time in Surat Thani, Thailand
The live clock above shows the time in Surat Thani. Surat Thani is in the Asia/Bangkok time zone, UTC+7 right now.
| Country | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Region | Surat Thani |
| Population | about 142,000 |
| Coordinates | 9.15° N, 99.34° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok |
| Abbreviation | UTC+7 |
| UTC offset | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Surat Thani 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 | 6:27 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:04 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 39 min |
| September equinox | 6:11 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:32 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 35 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Surat Thani at about 12:31 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 23 minutes ahead of the sun, because Surat Thani sits at 99.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° E.
Surat Thani time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Surat Thani |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Surat Thani |
|---|---|---|
| Nakhon Si Thammarat | 108 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Phuket | 177 km (110 mi) | same time |
| Trang | 179 km (111 mi) | same time |
| Hat Yai | 270 km (168 mi) | same time |
| Alor Setar, Malaysia | 356 km (221 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Yala | 360 km (224 mi) | same time |
| Myeik, Myanmar | 376 km (234 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Sungai Petani, Malaysia | 409 km (254 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
- Phitsanulok
- Yala
- Nakhon Pathom
- Ayutthaya
- Nakhon Sawan
Questions people ask
What time zone is Surat Thani in?
Surat Thani is in the Asia/Bangkok time zone, UTC+7, all year.
Does Surat Thani have daylight saving time?
Surat Thani doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+7 all year.
Why isn't noon in Surat Thani when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Surat Thani's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° E, so on standard time they run about 23 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).