Current Time in Kamphaeng Phet
How to Check Current Time in Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand
Open the Kamphaeng Phet time converter page: Go to https://www.xconvert.com/time-converter/thailand/kamphaeng-phet to load the visual comparison tool with Kamphaeng Phet pre-selected in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. This is useful if you are planning a supplier call in northern-central Thailand, checking hotel check-in timing, or coordinating with a logistics contact near Kamphaeng Phet.
Add comparison cities with the “+ Add City” button: Click + Add City and search for cities such as London, New York, or Dubai to compare Kamphaeng Phet against major finance, trade, and travel hubs. This helps export managers, remote teams, and travelers quickly see whether Thai business hours overlap with European, US, or Gulf working hours.
Drag on the grid to select a meeting window: Click Select if needed, then drag across the Kamphaeng Phet row from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM to highlight a purple range, and use the side handles to fine-tune the time. For example, 9:00 AM in Kamphaeng Phet is 2:00 AM in London during UK winter or 3:00 AM during UK summer, which immediately shows that a Thai morning call is poor for UK teams but better suited to Asia-Pacific coordination.
Export or share the selected time range: After selecting a slot, use the export options for ICS download, Google Calendar, Gmail, Copy to clipboard, or Share link to send the chosen time to colleagues or clients. This is especially practical when confirming a cross-border meeting, sending a calendar invite to a Bangkok-based partner, or sharing a travel pickup time that automatically converts into each person’s local clock.
About Kamphaeng Phet Time Zone
Kamphaeng Phet uses the Asia/Bangkok IANA time zone, which runs at UTC+7 year-round. Thailand does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time in Kamphaeng Phet stays stable across all months, making scheduling simpler than in countries where clocks shift in March and October or November.
The city is in Kamphaeng Phet Province in north-central Thailand, and it follows the same national time standard used in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and Phuket. Because the entire country uses one time zone, domestic travel and business coordination inside Thailand do not require any clock changes, whether you are moving between government offices, transport hubs, or tourism destinations.
Regionally, Kamphaeng Phet shares UTC+7 with nearby countries and areas such as Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, while it is 1 hour behind Singapore and Kuala Lumpur (UTC+8) and 2 hours behind Tokyo (UTC+9). This positioning makes Kamphaeng Phet relatively convenient for Southeast Asian trade and manufacturing communication, but less aligned with same-day morning calls in Europe or North America.
Kamphaeng Phet City Details
Kamphaeng Phet is a city in Thailand with a population of 58,787, making it a modest-sized provincial urban center rather than a megacity. Its geographic coordinates are 16.48344° N, 99.52153° E, placing it inland in north-central Thailand along an important historical and regional corridor.
The local currency is the Thai baht (THB), which is used for everything from hotel payments and restaurant bills to transport and regional business transactions. If you are calling Kamphaeng Phet from abroad, Thailand’s country dialing code is +66, which is the code used before the local number when placing an international call.
Time Differences from Kamphaeng Phet
Kamphaeng Phet is in UTC+7, so its time difference with major cities depends partly on whether those cities are observing daylight saving time.
- New York: Kamphaeng Phet is 12 hours ahead of New York during US Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) and 11 hours ahead during US Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4). When it is 9:00 AM in Kamphaeng Phet, it is 9:00 PM the previous day in New York during standard time, or 10:00 PM the previous day during daylight time.
- London: Kamphaeng Phet is 7 hours ahead of London during Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0) and 6 hours ahead during British Summer Time (UTC+1). When it is 9:00 AM in Kamphaeng Phet, it is 2:00 AM in London in winter or 3:00 AM in summer.
- Tokyo: Kamphaeng Phet is 2 hours behind Tokyo because Japan uses UTC+9 year-round with no DST. When it is 9:00 AM in Kamphaeng Phet, it is 11:00 AM in Tokyo, which is useful for same-day coordination with Japanese partners.
- Sydney: Kamphaeng Phet is 3 hours behind Sydney during Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10) and typically 4 hours behind when Sydney observes Australian Eastern Daylight Time (UTC+11). When it is 9:00 AM in Kamphaeng Phet, it is 12:00 PM in Sydney in standard time or 1:00 PM during Sydney daylight saving.
- Dubai: Kamphaeng Phet is 3 hours ahead of Dubai because Dubai uses UTC+4 all year and does not observe DST. When it is 9:00 AM in Kamphaeng Phet, it is 6:00 AM in Dubai, which can still work for early logistics, aviation, or import-export communication.
For practical scheduling, Kamphaeng Phet business hours around 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ICT overlap best with Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Sydney, have partial overlap with Dubai, and usually require early-morning or late-evening compromises for London and especially New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kamphaeng Phet in?
Kamphaeng Phet is in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. This time zone uses UTC+7 and is the same standard time used throughout all of Thailand, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket.
Does Kamphaeng Phet observe daylight saving time?
No, Kamphaeng Phet does not observe daylight saving time. Thailand keeps the same clock all year, so there are no seasonal clock changes in March, October, or November, which makes recurring scheduling more predictable.
What is the time difference between Kamphaeng Phet and New York?
Kamphaeng Phet is 12 hours ahead of New York when New York is on Eastern Standard Time, and 11 hours ahead when New York is on Eastern Daylight Time. For example, a 9:00 AM start in Kamphaeng Phet corresponds to 9:00 PM or 10:00 PM the previous day in New York, depending on the season.
What is the best time to call Kamphaeng Phet from the US or UK?
From the UK, the most practical time is usually early UK morning, which lands in late morning or early afternoon in Kamphaeng Phet; for example, 8:00 AM London time is 2:00 PM in Kamphaeng Phet during UK winter. From the US East Coast, calls often work best in the US evening, because 8:00 PM in New York is 7:00 AM or 8:00 AM in Kamphaeng Phet depending on US daylight saving, which is suitable for early business coordination but not ideal for late Thai office meetings.
What is the UTC offset for Kamphaeng Phet?
The UTC offset for Kamphaeng Phet is UTC+7 throughout the entire year. Because Thailand does not use daylight saving time, this offset never changes seasonally.
What currency does Kamphaeng Phet use?
Kamphaeng Phet uses the Thai baht (THB), the official currency of Thailand. If you are budgeting for travel, local services, or regional business expenses, prices in Kamphaeng Phet will be quoted in baht rather than US dollars, pounds, or euros.
Is Kamphaeng Phet on the same time as Bangkok?
Yes, Kamphaeng Phet is on exactly the same time as Bangkok because all of Thailand uses a single national time zone, Asia/Bangkok (UTC+7). That means there is no time difference for domestic flights, train planning, intercity business calls, or same-day travel arrangements within Thailand.
How do I check the current time in Kamphaeng Phet against London or Sydney?
Open the Kamphaeng Phet page on xconvert, then click + Add City and add London or Sydney to the comparison grid. You can then drag across the Kamphaeng Phet row to highlight a work window and immediately see the matching local times in the other city, which is especially helpful for booking calls, confirming handoffs, or planning international travel.