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Time Difference: Chiang Mai to London

🇹🇭Chiang MaiUTC+7
vs
🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
🇹🇭
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Mon, Jul 13
🇬🇧
London, UK
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
6 hours
London is 6 hours behind Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai vs London timezone guide

Chiang Mai (Thailand) uses the Asia/Bangkok timezone at UTC+7, while London (UK) uses Europe/London at UTC+0. This means London is 7 hours behind Chiang Mai (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Chiang Mai and London

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 2 hours per day. The shared window is 3pm–5pm in Chiang Mai, which is 9am–11am in London. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

Chiang MaiLondonStatus
6am12amChiang Mai early, London asleep
7am1amChiang Mai early, London asleep
8am2amChiang Mai early, London asleep
9am3amChiang Mai working hours, London asleep
10am4amChiang Mai working hours, London asleep
11am5amChiang Mai working hours, London asleep
12pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm4pmChiang Mai late evening, London 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 Chiang Mai and London

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Chiang Mai is 7 hours ahead London
  • Mar 29 → Oct 25Chiang Mai is 6 hours ahead London
  • Oct 25 → Jan 1Chiang Mai is 7 hours ahead London

Distance between Chiang Mai and London

Great-circle distance
8,992 km
Direct flight time
~11h 35m

Chiang Mai and London are 8,992 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~11h 35m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and London?
The current time difference is 6 hours. Chiang Mai is currently 6 hours ahead of London.
Is Chiang Mai ahead of London?
Yes. Chiang Mai is currently 6 hours ahead of London.
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Chiang Mai?
When it's 9 AM in Chiang Mai, it's 3am in London.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chiang Mai and London?
The best window is 3pm–5pm in Chiang Mai, which is 9am–11am in London. That's 2 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Chiang Mai and London observe daylight saving time?
London 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 Chiang Mai and London?
Chiang Mai and London are 8,992 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 11 hours 35 minutes.