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Time Difference: Bangkok to Los Angeles

🇹🇭BangkokUTC+7
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
🇹🇭
Bangkok, Thailand
Fri, Jun 5
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
14 hours
Los Angeles is 14 hours behind Bangkok
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Bangkok vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Bangkok (Thailand) uses the Asia/Bangkok timezone at UTC+7, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Bangkok (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Bangkok and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Bangkok and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

BangkokLos AngelesStatus
6am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am5pmBangkok early, Los Angeles evening
8am6pmBangkok early, Los Angeles evening
9am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm10pmBangkok working hours, Los Angeles late evening
1pm11pmBangkok working hours, Los Angeles late evening
2pm12amBangkok working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm1amBangkok working hours, Los Angeles asleep
4pm2amBangkok working hours, Los Angeles asleep
5pm3amBangkok evening, Los Angeles asleep
6pm4amBangkok evening, Los Angeles asleep
7pm5amBangkok evening, Los Angeles asleep
8pm6amBangkok evening, Los Angeles early
9pm7amBangkok evening, Los Angeles early
10pm8amBangkok late evening, Los Angeles early

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 Los Angeles

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Bangkok is 15 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Bangkok is 14 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Bangkok is 15 hours ahead Los Angeles

Distance between Bangkok and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
13,303 km
Direct flight time
~16h 39m

Bangkok and Los Angeles are 13,303 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 39m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Bangkok and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 14 hours. Bangkok is currently 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Bangkok ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Bangkok is currently 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Bangkok?
When it's 9 AM in Bangkok, it's 7pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Bangkok and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Bangkok and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Bangkok and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Bangkok and Los Angeles are 13,303 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 39 minutes.