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Time Difference: Bangkok to Berlin

🇹🇭BangkokUTC+7
vs
🇩🇪BerlinUTC+1
🇹🇭
Bangkok, Thailand
Sun, May 31
🇩🇪
Berlin, Germany
Sun, May 31

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Time Difference
5 hours
Berlin is 5 hours behind Bangkok

Bangkok vs Berlin timezone guide

Bangkok (Thailand) uses the Asia/Bangkok timezone at UTC+7, while Berlin (Germany) uses Europe/Berlin at UTC+1. This means Berlin is 6 hours behind Bangkok (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Bangkok and Berlin

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 3 hours per day. The shared window is 2pm5pm in Bangkok, which is 9am12pm in Berlin. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

BangkokBerlinStatus
6am1amBangkok early, Berlin asleep
7am2amBangkok early, Berlin asleep
8am3amBangkok early, Berlin asleep
9am4amBangkok working hours, Berlin asleep
10am5amBangkok working hours, Berlin asleep
11am6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm5pmBangkok late evening, Berlin evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Bangkok and Berlin

Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Bangkok does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Berlin's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 Mar 29Bangkok is 6 hours ahead Berlin
  • Mar 29 Oct 25Bangkok is 5 hours ahead Berlin
  • Oct 25 Jan 1Bangkok is 6 hours ahead Berlin

Distance between Bangkok and Berlin

Great-circle distance
8,603 km
Direct flight time
~11h 7m

Bangkok and Berlin are 8,603 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~11h 7m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Bangkok and Berlin?
The current time difference is 5 hours. Bangkok is currently 5 hours ahead of Berlin.
Is Bangkok ahead of Berlin?
Yes. Bangkok is currently 5 hours ahead of Berlin.
What time is it in Berlin when it's 9 AM in Bangkok?
When it's 9 AM in Bangkok, it's 4am in Berlin.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Bangkok and Berlin?
The best window is 2pm–5pm in Bangkok, which is 9am–12pm in Berlin. That's 3 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Bangkok and Berlin observe daylight saving time?
Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Bangkok does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Bangkok and Berlin?
Bangkok and Berlin are 8,603 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 11 hours 7 minutes.