Bangkok to Los Angeles
-14hBangkok
ICTSOURCELos Angeles
PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and PDT (Pacific Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
ICT – Indochina Time
UTC+07:00Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world.
- •ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
- •Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia all share ICT.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
About Bangkok
WikipediaBangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.
Bangkok is one of the world's most visited cities, with over 22 million visitors annually.
About Los Angeles
WikipediaLos Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, home to Hollywood and major film studios.
Comparing Time Zones: Bangkok and Los Angeles
Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Los Angeles runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Bangkok 14 hours behind Los Angeles — a difference of -14h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok it is 7:00 PM in Los Angeles on the previous day. Midnight in Bangkok is 10:00 AM in Los Angeles.Los Angeles observes daylight saving time while Bangkok does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Bangkok to Los Angeles time conversion table
| Bangkok (ICT) | Los Angeles (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Bangkok to Los Angeles time
- Scheduling a call from Bangkok to Los Angeles: a 10:00 AM start in Bangkok lands at 8:00 PM in Los Angeles the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -14h gap: Bangkok and Los Angeles have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 7:00 PM in Bangkok.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Los Angeles local time against Bangkok keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -14h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -14h gap is not.
- With a -14h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Bangkok takes the early slot, the next week Los Angeles does.
- Los Angeles: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About ICT (Indochina Time)
Indochina Time (ICT) is used across Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Indonesia (Western time, WIB) also uses UTC+07:00. ICT does not observe daylight saving time.
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
Best time to call between Bangkok and Los Angeles
With a -14h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Los Angeles opens at 9:00 AM PDT, which is 7:00 PM in Bangkok, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Bangkok and Los Angeles have no shared working hours because of the -14h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Bangkok is 14 hours behind Los Angeles (ICT UTC+07:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Bangkok
Does not observe DST
Los Angeles
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Los Angeles?
Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 14 hours behind Los Angeles (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -14h.
How do I convert Bangkok time to Los Angeles time?
Add -14h to Bangkok local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bangkok is 7:00 PM in Los Angeles (previous day).
What time is it in Los Angeles right now?
Los Angeles uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -14h offset from Bangkok.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Bangkok?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -14h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Bangkok, which is 11:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Which is behind, Bangkok or Los Angeles?
Bangkok is 14 hours behind Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 PM in Bangkok it is 10:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Do Bangkok and Los Angeles use different time zones?
Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Los Angeles (USA) uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and America/Los_Angeles.
Does daylight saving time affect the Bangkok–Los Angeles difference?
Yes at the moment: Los Angeles is on daylight saving time and Bangkok is not, so the -14h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Bangkok's time zone?
ICT also covers Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
Which countries use ICT, Bangkok's zone?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Is there a day difference between Bangkok and Los Angeles?
Sometimes. The -14h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Bangkok already falls on the in Los Angeles.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is -14h from Bangkok.
What timezone is Bangkok in?
Bangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.
What timezone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
What are the business hours in Bangkok?
Standard business hours in Bangkok are 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT.
What are the business hours in Los Angeles?
Standard business hours in Los Angeles are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Bangkok and Los Angeles?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Bangkok works 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT and Los Angeles works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST (-14h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Bangkok and Los Angeles?
Bangkok uses THB (฿) while Los Angeles uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Bangkok and Los Angeles compare in size?
Bangkok has a population of approximately 8.3 million (metro: 14.6 million), while Los Angeles has approximately 4 million (metro: 13.2 million).
What are the major landmarks in Bangkok and Los Angeles?
Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho. Los Angeles is famous for Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica Pier, Griffith Observatory.
Do Bangkok and Los Angeles have stock exchanges?
Yes. Bangkok has the SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand) and Los Angeles has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -14h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use ICT (Indochina Time)?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Does ICT observe daylight saving time?
No, ICT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+07:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about ICT?
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
Which cities are in the PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in Bangkok, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Bangkok (ICT), it is -14h later in Los Angeles (PST).
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