Current Date And Time In Ko Samui, Thailand
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
17:25:26 ICT
State: Surat Thani
Currency: Thai Baht (THB)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Population: 50,000
District: Amphoe Ko Samui
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ko Samui, a city in Surat Thani, Thailand in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Ko Samui — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ko Samui | |
| District / County | Amphoe Ko Samui | |
| State | Surat Thani | |
| Country | Thailand | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 50,000 | |
| Area | 228.70 km² (88.30 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Surat Thani | #2 of 11 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 | 8 | |
| In Feet | 26 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 9.54 | |
| Longitude | 99.94 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 9.536° N 99.936° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 32' 8" N 99° 56' 8" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 32.14' N 99° 56.14' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Surat Thani Capital | 79 km West-Southwest of Surat Thani | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kawthoung, Myanmar (160 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 | 🔥 06:10 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:40 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 29m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Bangkok | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1956-08-30 |
Ko Samui is a city situated in Surat Thani, Thailand, within Asia. It falls under Amphoe Ko Samui, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ko Samui 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 Surat Thani
The latitude and longitude of Ko Samui pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 8 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ko Samui on the map
Ko Samui 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 Ko Samui 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. › Ko Samui exchange rates
To ring a number in Ko Samui 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 Ko Samui and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ko Samui ranks #2 of 11 cities in Surat Thani. It lies about 79 km West-Southwest of Surat Thani, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Surat Thani market. › Cities near Ko Samui
Ko Samui has a recorded population of approximately 50,000 people. That places it #2 of 11 cities with population data in Surat Thani. Browse more cities in Surat Thani for comparison.
Ko Samui spans approximately 228.70 square kilometers (88.30 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Ko Samui sits within Amphoe Ko Samui, is part of Surat Thani in Thailand. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Ko Samui keeps UTC +07:00. Today the sun rises around 06:10 AM and sets around 06:40 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ko Samui price in Thai baht (THB), written with the symbol ฿. Check live rates on our Ko Samui currency page.
Ko Samui is about 79 km West-Southwest of Surat Thani, the capital of Surat Thani. See cities near Ko Samui for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ko Samui lands you closest to Kawthoung, Myanmar, about 160 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ko Samui sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
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