Bangkok, Thailand uses Asia/Bangkok, currently +07 (UTC+07:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, with a population of about 5.1 million. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
The band below is your local scale — accent shows when everyone's business hours overlap. Add or remove a city on the left and this updates too.
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
Central districts near the main transit lines put shopping, dining, and sightseeing within easy reach, and are a practical base for most visitors. Riverside and outer neighborhoods offer a slower pace but usually mean a longer ride into the busiest parts of town.
Temples and riverside sites are most comfortable to visit early in the day, before the tropical heat builds and while river light is at its best. Evenings bring cooler air and lively markets, another good window for exploring on foot.
The elevated and underground rail lines are the fastest way across the city center, avoiding notoriously heavy street traffic. Riverboats, taxis, and ride-hailing apps fill in the gaps for areas the rail network doesn't reach.
The cooler, drier months from roughly November to February are generally the most comfortable, with less humidity than the hot season that follows. The rainy season, roughly May through October, brings heavy but often brief downpours.
Thailand uses the THB, calling code +66.
Thailand uses the Thai baht, and Thai is the official language, though English is common in tourist areas. A slight bow with palms together, known as the wai, is a customary and appreciated greeting.