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Current time in Laos
A single time zone at UTC+07:00.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
About Laos's time
A single time zone.
Laos operates on a single time zone of UTC+07:00 year-round with no daylight saving changes, keeping things straightforward for visitors and locals alike.
Major cities
Cities of Laos.
History
How Laos keeps time.
Laos adopted Indochina Time (UTC+07:00) during the French colonial period in the late 19th or early 20th century, aligning with the timezone used across French Indochina. Today Laos keeps UTC+07:00 all year and has never observed daylight saving time.
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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 time zone is Laos in?
- Laos uses Indochina Time, which is UTC+07:00 year-round.
- Does Laos observe daylight saving time?
- No, Laos does not observe daylight saving time. The time remains UTC+07:00 throughout the year.
- How does Laos compare to nearby countries in terms of time zones?
- Laos shares the same time zone (UTC+07:00) as Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and the western part of Indonesia (Western Indonesian Time), making travel across these countries particularly convenient.
- Is there any difference in time between cities in Laos?
- No, the entire country of Laos operates on the same time zone, UTC+07:00, so you won't need to adjust your watch when traveling within the country.
- What is the official name of Laos's time zone?
- Laos uses Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+07:00.
- When was Indochina Time (UTC+07:00) adopted in Laos?
- UTC+07:00 was first adopted during the French colonial period, in the early 20th century, and it is the time Laos keeps today.
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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