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Time Difference: Chiang Mai to Tokyo

🇹🇭Chiang MaiUTC+7
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇹🇭
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Mon, Jul 13
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
2 hours
Tokyo is 2 hours ahead of Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai vs Tokyo timezone guide

Chiang Mai (Thailand) uses the Asia/Bangkok timezone at UTC+7, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 2 hours ahead of Chiang Mai (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Chiang Mai and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 6 hours per day. The shared window is 9am3pm in Chiang Mai, which is 11am5pm in Tokyo. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

Chiang MaiTokyoStatus
6am8amChiang Mai early, Tokyo early
7am9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7pmChiang Mai evening, Tokyo evening
6pm8pmChiang Mai evening, Tokyo evening
7pm9pmChiang Mai evening, Tokyo evening
8pm10pmChiang Mai evening, Tokyo late evening
9pm11pmChiang Mai evening, Tokyo late evening
10pm12amChiang Mai late evening, Tokyo 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 Chiang Mai and Tokyo

Neither Chiang Mai nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 2 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Chiang Mai and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
4,397 km
Direct flight time
~6h 10m

Chiang Mai and Tokyo are 4,397 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~6h 10m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 2 hours. Chiang Mai is currently 2 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Chiang Mai ahead of Tokyo?
No. Chiang Mai is currently 2 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Chiang Mai?
When it's 9 AM in Chiang Mai, it's 11am in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chiang Mai and Tokyo?
The best window is 9am–3pm in Chiang Mai, which is 11am–5pm in Tokyo. That's 6 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Chiang Mai and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Neither Chiang Mai nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Chiang Mai and Tokyo?
Chiang Mai and Tokyo are 4,397 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 6 hours 10 minutes.