Bangkok to Washington Time Difference
Washington is 11 hours behind Bangkok. When it's 08:34:20 PM in Bangkok, it's 09:34:20 AM in Washington.
How Many Hours Behind Is Washington From Bangkok?
Washington is 11 hours behind Bangkok. So Bangkok is 11 hours ahead of Washington looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Bangkok starts when it is already 10:00 PM the previous day in Washington. The gap is not fixed all year: it becomes 12 hours on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Washington changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call Bangkok and Washington
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Bangkok and Washington never overlap, so someone has to take the call outside their working day. The most workable window is 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Bangkok, which is 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Washington.
both at work Bangkok only Washington only neither — hours shown along the strip are Bangkok local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Bangkok to see the exact equivalent in Washington.
Common Times Converted
Bangkok time on the left, Washington time on the right.
Bangkok to Washington: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Bangkok. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Bangkok | Washington | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM prev day | Washington only |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM prev day | Washington only |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM prev day | Washington only |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM prev day | Washington only |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM prev day | — |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM prev day | — |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM prev day | — |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM prev day | — |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM prev day | — |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM prev day | Bangkok only |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM prev day | Bangkok only |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM | Bangkok only |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM | Bangkok only |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM | Bangkok only |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM | Bangkok only |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM | Bangkok only |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM | Bangkok only |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM | — |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM | — |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM | — |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM | Washington only |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM | Washington only |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Washington only |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM | Washington only |
Understanding the Bangkok – Washington Time Difference
Bangkok runs on Asia/Bangkok, currently UTC+7:00. Washington runs on America/New_York, currently EDT (UTC-4:00). The gap of 11 hours is simply the distance between those two offsets.
Washington observes Daylight Saving Time and Bangkok does not, so the gap between them shifts by an hour twice a year. The next shift is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Washington adjusts its clocks and the difference becomes 12 hours. Anything scheduled across that date needs checking again.
Full clock-change dates: Daylight Saving Time in the United States.
Bangkok today
Washington today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Washington?
Washington is currently 11 hours behind Bangkok. That gap becomes 12 hours on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Washington changes its clocks.
How many hours behind is Washington from Bangkok?
Washington is 11 hours behind Bangkok. Looking at it the other way, Bangkok is 11 hours ahead of Washington.
What time is it in Washington when it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok?
When it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok, it is 10:00 PM the previous day in Washington.
Is Washington ahead of or behind Bangkok?
Washington is 11 hours behind Bangkok. Bangkok reaches each point in the day first, so Washington is still getting started while the Bangkok working day is finishing.
What is the best time to call between Bangkok and Washington?
Standard business hours in Bangkok and Washington do not overlap at all, so one side has to step outside the 9-to-5. The most workable window is 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Bangkok, which is 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Washington.
Does the time difference between Bangkok and Washington change during the year?
Yes. Washington observes Daylight Saving Time and Bangkok does not, so the gap between them shifts during the year. It changes to 12 hours on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What time zones are Bangkok and Washington in?
Bangkok uses the Asia/Bangkok time zone, currently UTC+7:00. Washington uses America/New_York, currently EDT (UTC-4:00).