
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Mae Sai, a city in Chiang Rai, Thailand in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Mae Sai — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Mae Sai | |
| District / County | Amphoe Mae Sai | |
| State | Chiang Rai | |
| Country | Thailand | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 27,520 | |
| Area | 5.13 km² (1.98 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Chiang Rai | #3 of 7 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Thai Baht | |
| Code ISO-4217 | THB | |
| Symbol | ฿ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +66 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 001 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .th | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 437 | |
| In Feet | 1,434 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 20.43 | |
| Longitude | 99.88 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 20.434° N 99.876° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 20° 26' 1" N 99° 52' 34" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 20° 26.01' N 99° 52.57' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Chiang Rai Capital | 59 km South of Chiang Rai | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Tachilek, Myanmar (2 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +07:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:58 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:52 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 54m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 57130 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Bangkok |
Mae Sai is a city situated in Chiang Rai, Thailand, within Asia. It falls under Amphoe Mae Sai, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Mae Sai as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Chiang Rai
The latitude and longitude of Mae Sai pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 437 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Mae Sai on the map
Mae Sai runs on UTC +07:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Mae Sai run on Thai Baht (THB), shown with the symbol ฿. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Mae Sai exchange rates
To ring a number in Mae Sai from outside Thailand, dial +66 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Mae Sai and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Mae Sai ranks #3 of 7 cities in Chiang Rai. It lies about 59 km South of Chiang Rai, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Chiang Rai market. › Cities near Mae Sai
Mae Sai has a recorded population of approximately 27,520 people. That places it #3 of 7 cities with population data in Chiang Rai. Browse more cities in Chiang Rai for comparison.
Mae Sai spans approximately 5.13 square kilometers (1.98 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Mae Sai sits within Amphoe Mae Sai, is part of Chiang Rai in Thailand. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Mae Sai keeps UTC +07:00. Today the sun rises around 05:58 AM and sets around 06:52 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Mae Sai price in Thai baht (THB), written with the symbol ฿. Check live rates on our Mae Sai currency page.
Mae Sai is about 59 km South of Chiang Rai, the capital of Chiang Rai. See cities near Mae Sai for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Mae Sai lands you closest to Tachilek, Myanmar, about 2 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Mae Sai sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.