Current Time in Chiang Rai, Thailand 🇹🇭
Lat/Long: 19.91° N, 99.83° E
Elevation: 401 m above sea level
Population rank: #28 of 981 cities in Thailand by population
Province: Chiang Rai
IANA Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: +07
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
The time now in Chiang Rai, Thailand is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Chiang Rai currently observes +07, UTC+7. Clocks in Chiang Rai are set to UTC+07:00 under the Asia/Bangkok zone. Chiang Rai does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. In the tropics, Chiang Rai has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. Chiang Rai stands at an elevated 401 m above the sea. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1511 km away. A major centre in Thailand, Chiang Rai keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Chiang Rai gets 11h 38m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:16 and sunset at 17:55.
Chiang Rai Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai gets 11h 39m of daylight today. Sunrise in Chiang Rai is at 06:16 and sunset in Chiang Rai is at 17:55.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 55m near the December solstice to 13h 20m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 18 Oct ● | 05:00 | 06:16 | 12:05 | 15:26 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:00 | 06:16 | 12:05 | 15:25 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:01 | 06:16 | 12:05 | 15:25 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:01 | 06:17 | 12:05 | 15:25 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:01 | 06:17 | 12:05 | 15:24 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:01 | 06:17 | 12:05 | 15:24 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:02 | 06:18 | 12:04 | 15:23 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Chiang Rai
Sunrise
in Chiang Rai
↑
6:16 AM
Sunset
in Chiang Rai
↓
5:55 PM
Day Length
11h 38m
Dawn
in Chiang Rai
5:53 AM
Dusk
in Chiang Rai
6:17 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Chiang Rai
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
44.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:46
Distances & Clock Changes in Chiang Rai
How Far Is Chiang Rai From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,511 km | ENE (77deg) |
| Singapore | 2,109 km | SSE (168deg) |
| Mumbai | 2,824 km | W (273deg) |
| Tokyo | 4,254 km | ENE (57deg) |
| Dubai | 4,593 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Moscow | 6,462 km | NW (324deg) |
| Sydney | 8,083 km | SE (137deg) |
| Paris | 8,881 km | NW (318deg) |
Chiang Rai's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Chiang Rai and you would surface in the open ocean, near 19.9deg S, 80.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chiang Rai
What time is it in Chiang Rai right now?
The current local time in Chiang Rai is 07:37 on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Chiang Rai follows the Asia/Bangkok time zone.
What time zone is Chiang Rai in?
Chiang Rai uses the Asia/Bangkok IANA time zone (UTC+07:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Chiang Rai?
To turn UTC into Chiang Rai time, shift the clock 07:00 hours forward, which places Chiang Rai at UTC+07:00 right now.
Is Chiang Rai on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 18, 2026, Chiang Rai is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chiang Rai today?
In Chiang Rai today the sun rises at 06:16 and sets at 17:55, giving 11h 38m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Chiang Rai tonight?
Tonight the moon over Chiang Rai is in its First Quarter phase, lit 44.0%.
What is solar time in Chiang Rai?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Chiang Rai, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.