Does Thailand Change the Clocks? 🇹🇭
No — Thailand does not change its clocks and stays on UTC+7 all year. Thailand is usually 4 hours ahead of Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 5 hours ahead; 25 October – 31 December — 5 hours ahead.
Clock change dates in Thailand
| Time zone | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| BangkokBangkok · Asia/Bangkok | no change · UTC+7 | no change · UTC+7 |
Times are local: ⏩ forward 1 hour, ⏪ back 1 hour.
Time difference with Bulgaria in 2026
Thailand is usually 4 hours ahead of Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 5 hours ahead; 25 October – 31 December — 5 hours ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Does Thailand change the clocks?
No. Thailand does not observe daylight saving time — and stays on UTC+7 all year.
What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Thailand?
Thailand is usually 4 hours ahead of Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 5 hours ahead; 25 October – 31 December — 5 hours ahead.
What time is it in Thailand now?
See the "Current time in Thailand" page for a live clock and the time difference with Bulgaria.