Current local time in Vientiane, Laos
The live clock above shows the time in Vientiane. Vientiane is in the Asia/Vientiane time zone, UTC+7 right now.
| Country | Laos |
|---|---|
| Region | Vientiane [prefecture] |
| Population | about 662,000 |
| Coordinates | 17.97° N, 102.60° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Vientiane |
| Abbreviation | UTC+7 |
| UTC offset | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Vientiane 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 | 6:14 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:35 AM | 6:47 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| September equinox | 5:58 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:35 AM | 5:38 PM | 11 h 3 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Vientiane at about 12:18 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 10 minutes ahead of the sun, because Vientiane sits at 102.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° E.
Vientiane time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Vientiane |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vientiane |
|---|---|---|
| Udon Thani, Thailand | 66 km (41 mi) | same time |
| Khon Kaen, Thailand | 174 km (108 mi) | same time |
| Phitsanulok, Thailand | 277 km (172 mi) | same time |
| Lampang, Thailand | 332 km (206 mi) | same time |
| Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand | 334 km (208 mi) | same time |
| Vinh, Vietnam | 335 km (208 mi) | same time |
| Ha Tinh, Vietnam | 351 km (218 mi) | same time |
| Nakhon Sawan, Thailand | 369 km (229 mi) | same time |
Questions people ask
What time zone is Vientiane in?
Vientiane is in the Asia/Vientiane time zone, UTC+7, all year.
Does Vientiane have daylight saving time?
Vientiane doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+7 all year.
Why isn't noon in Vientiane when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Vientiane's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° E, so on standard time they run about 10 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).