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Current time in Laos
A single time zone at UTC+07:00.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
About Laos's time
A single time zone.
Laos operates on a single time zone, ICT (UTC+7), shared with neighboring Thailand and Vietnam. The country does not observe daylight saving time, keeping clocks consistent throughout the year.
Major cities
Cities of Laos.
History
How Laos keeps time.
Laos adopted Indochina Time (UTC+7) during the French Indochina period, when it was part of French Indochina alongside Cambodia, Vietnam, and other territories. This standardization was part of the colonial administration's effort to synchronize timekeeping across its Southeast Asian territories. When Laos gained independence in 1954, the country maintained the UTC+7 offset, as it remained within the same geographical region and economic sphere as its neighbors. There have been no significant changes to Laos' timezone policy since independence.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laos's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What timezone is Laos in?
- Laos is in the Indochina Time zone (UTC+7), which it shares with Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and other parts of the region.
- Does Laos observe daylight saving time?
- No, Laos does not observe daylight saving time and maintains a consistent UTC+7 offset throughout the year.
- What countries share the same timezone as Laos?
- Laos shares UTC+7 with Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and parts of Indonesia (Western Indonesia) and Russia (parts of Krasnoyarsk).
- Is Laos in the same time zone as Thailand?
- Yes, both Laos and Thailand are in UTC+7 and do not observe daylight saving time.
- How many time zones does Laos have?
- Laos has only one time zone: Asia/Vientiane (UTC+7).
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