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Time Difference: Bangkok to New York

🇹🇭BangkokUTC+7
vs
🇺🇸New YorkUTC-5
🇹🇭
Bangkok, Thailand
Fri, May 29
🇺🇸
New York, US
Thu, May 28

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Time Difference
11 hours
New York is 11 hours behind Bangkok
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Bangkok vs New York timezone guide

Bangkok (Thailand) uses the Asia/Bangkok timezone at UTC+7, while New York (US) uses America/New_York at UTC-5. This means New York is 12 hours behind Bangkok (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Bangkok and New York

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Bangkok and New York 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

BangkokNew YorkStatus
6am7pmBangkok early, New York evening
7am8pmBangkok early, New York evening
8am9pmBangkok early, New York evening
9am10pmBangkok working hours, New York late evening
10am11pmBangkok working hours, New York late evening
11am12amBangkok working hours, New York asleep
12pm1amBangkok working hours, New York asleep
1pm2amBangkok working hours, New York asleep
2pm3amBangkok working hours, New York asleep
3pm4amBangkok working hours, New York asleep
4pm5amBangkok working hours, New York asleep
5pm6amBangkok evening, New York early
6pm7amBangkok evening, New York early
7pm8amBangkok evening, New York early
8pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm11amBangkok late evening, New York working hours

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 New York

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Bangkok is 12 hours ahead New York
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Bangkok is 11 hours ahead New York
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Bangkok is 12 hours ahead New York

Distance between Bangkok and New York

Great-circle distance
13,932 km
Direct flight time
~17h 23m

Bangkok and New York are 13,932 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~17h 23m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Bangkok and New York?
The current time difference is 11 hours. Bangkok is currently 11 hours ahead of New York.
Is Bangkok ahead of New York?
Yes. Bangkok is currently 11 hours ahead of New York.
What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Bangkok?
When it's 9 AM in Bangkok, it's 10pm in New York.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Bangkok and New York?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Bangkok and New York 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 New York observe daylight saving time?
New York 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 New York?
Bangkok and New York are 13,932 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 17 hours 23 minutes.