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Time Difference: Chiang Mai to Los Angeles

🇹🇭Chiang MaiUTC+7
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
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Chiang Mai, Thailand
Mon, Jul 13
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
14 hours
Los Angeles is 14 hours behind Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Chiang Mai (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 Chiang Mai (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Chiang Mai and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Chiang Mai 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

Chiang MaiLos AngelesStatus
6am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am5pmChiang Mai early, Los Angeles evening
8am6pmChiang Mai 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
12pm10pmChiang Mai working hours, Los Angeles late evening
1pm11pmChiang Mai working hours, Los Angeles late evening
2pm12amChiang Mai working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm1amChiang Mai working hours, Los Angeles asleep
4pm2amChiang Mai working hours, Los Angeles asleep
5pm3amChiang Mai evening, Los Angeles asleep
6pm4amChiang Mai evening, Los Angeles asleep
7pm5amChiang Mai evening, Los Angeles asleep
8pm6amChiang Mai evening, Los Angeles early
9pm7amChiang Mai evening, Los Angeles early
10pm8amChiang Mai 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 Chiang Mai and Los Angeles

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

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

Distance between Chiang Mai and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
12,940 km
Direct flight time
~16h 13m

Chiang Mai and Los Angeles are 12,940 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 13m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 14 hours. Chiang Mai is currently 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Chiang Mai ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Chiang Mai is currently 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Chiang Mai?
When it's 9 AM in Chiang Mai, it's 7pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chiang Mai and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Chiang Mai 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 Chiang Mai and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Chiang Mai and Los Angeles are 12,940 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 13 minutes.