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Time Difference: Berlin to Chiang Mai

🇩🇪BerlinUTC+1
vs
🇹🇭Chiang MaiUTC+7
🇩🇪
Berlin, Germany
Mon, Jul 13
🇹🇭
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
5 hours
Chiang Mai is 5 hours ahead of Berlin

Berlin vs Chiang Mai timezone guide

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

Best meeting times between Berlin and Chiang Mai

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

Hour-by-hour planner

BerlinChiang MaiStatus
6am11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm10pmBerlin evening, Chiang Mai late evening
6pm11pmBerlin evening, Chiang Mai late evening
7pm12amBerlin evening, Chiang Mai asleep
8pm1amBerlin evening, Chiang Mai asleep
9pm2amBerlin evening, Chiang Mai asleep
10pm3amBerlin late evening, Chiang Mai asleep

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 Berlin and Chiang Mai

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

  • Jan 1 Mar 29Berlin is 6 hours behind Chiang Mai
  • Mar 29 Oct 25Berlin is 5 hours behind Chiang Mai
  • Oct 25 Jan 1Berlin is 6 hours behind Chiang Mai

Distance between Berlin and Chiang Mai

Great-circle distance
8,066 km
Direct flight time
~10h 29m

Berlin and Chiang Mai are 8,066 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~10h 29m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Berlin and Chiang Mai?
The current time difference is 5 hours. Berlin is currently 5 hours behind Chiang Mai.
Is Berlin ahead of Chiang Mai?
No. Berlin is currently 5 hours behind Chiang Mai.
What time is it in Chiang Mai when it's 9 AM in Berlin?
When it's 9 AM in Berlin, it's 2pm in Chiang Mai.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Berlin and Chiang Mai?
The best window is 9am–12pm in Berlin, which is 2pm–5pm in Chiang Mai. That's 3 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Berlin and Chiang Mai observe daylight saving time?
Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Chiang Mai does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Berlin and Chiang Mai?
Berlin and Chiang Mai are 8,066 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 10 hours 29 minutes.