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Current Date And Time In Sawi, Thailand

Sunday, 26 July 2026
02:19:11 ICT
State: Chumphon
Currency: Thai Baht (THB)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
District: Amphoe Sawi

✈️ Sawi, Chumphon, Thailand - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Sawi, Chumphon, Thailand using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Sawi.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Sawi with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Sawi — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Thailand, which includes Sawi, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Thailand before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Thailand's time zone +07:00, country calling code +66 (exit prefix 001) and country internet domain .TH. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Sawi.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+07:00
📞 Country Calling Code+66
☎️ International Exit Prefix001
🌐 Internet Domain.TH

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Thailand — police 191, ambulance 1669, fire brigade 199. Store these in your phone before you reach Sawi. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Sawi.

🚔
Police
191
🚑
Ambulance
1669
🚒
Fire
199

📊 Thailand At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Thailand — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.800
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
76.6
years
📚
Literacy Rate
91.1%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$7,347
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
0.8%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Thailand development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Sawi for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Sawi
Regional Airport • CJM
Chumphon Airport
Chumphon, TH
60
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Sawi's exact coordinates, or Chumphon's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Sawi From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sawi to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Singapore (Singapore)1,117 km694 mi~ 2h 04m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)4,906 km3,048 mi~ 6h 31m
Tokyo (Japan)4,967 km3,087 mi~ 6h 36m
Sydney (Australia)7,366 km4,577 mi~ 9h 25m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,443 km5,867 mi~ 11h 52m
Paris (France)9,640 km5,990 mi~ 12h 05m
London (United Kingdom)9,748 km6,057 mi~ 12h 13m
Los Angeles (United States)13,707 km8,517 mi~ 16h 53m
Toronto (Canada)14,021 km8,712 mi~ 17h 15m
New York (United States)14,306 km8,889 mi~ 17h 35m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Sawi, Thailand is set to Indochina Time (ICT) with a current offset of UTC +07:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Sawi requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneIndochina Time (ICT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +07:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time2:19 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Sawi to Major World Cities

It is currently 2:19 AM on Sunday in Sawi. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Sawi right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Sawi
New York (United States)Sat, 3:19 PM11h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 12:19 PM14h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 3:19 PM11h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 8:19 PM6h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 9:19 PM5h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 11:19 PM3h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 3:19 AM1h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 4:19 AM2h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 5:19 AM3h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 7:19 AM5h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Sawi — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Sawi is the Thai baht (THB), written as ฿. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
฿ 33.72
THB
€ 1 Euro
฿ 38.36
THB
£ 1 British Pound
฿ 44.91
THB
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
฿ 23.54
THB
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
฿ 23.91
THB

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Sawi

Knowing which languages are used in Sawi helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language of Chumphon:
Thai
Official language(s):
Thai

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Sawi. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Thung Tako (Chumphon, Thailand)9 mi14 kmSSW
⬆️
Ban I Let (Chumphon, Thailand)13 mi21 kmNE
⬆️
Chumphon (Chumphon, Thailand)19 mi30 kmNNE
⬆️
Lang Suan (Chumphon, Thailand)20 mi33 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Kra Buri (Ranong province, Thailand)26 mi41 kmWNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Sawi

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Sawi is the Taj Mahal (India), about 2,901 km away. Straight-line distances from Sawi to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Taj MahalAgra, India2,901 km1,803 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,740 km2,324 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan6,915 km4,297 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,972 km5,575 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil15,774 km9,801 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico16,476 km10,238 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru19,050 km11,837 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Sawi shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Chumphon and Thailand. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Chumphon Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Chumphon, including major hub cities.
✈️ Thailand Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Thailand.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Sawi, Thailand runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type A/B/C/O socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Sawi and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Sawi.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
OType O: Three round pins in triangle
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🧭 Sawi's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Sawi

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Sawi. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Sawi — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Sawi

Sawi keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Thailand. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Sawi

The closest airport to Sawi is Chumphon Airport (CJM), about 60 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Sawi From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Sawi needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Sawi gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Sawi

Sawi rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Sawi — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Sawi

ℹ️ Sawi OverviewSee the full profile of Sawi — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Sawi MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Sawi for distance and direction.
💰 Sawi CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Sawi

What side of the road do people drive on in Sawi?

Sawi, like the rest of Thailand, drives on the Left. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Sawi use?

Sawi runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type A/B/C/O sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Sawi?

In Sawi, reach police on 191, ambulance on 1669, fire brigade on 199. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Sawi?

Chumphon Airport (CJM) is the nearest airport to Sawi, about 60 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Sawi in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Sawi runs on Indochina Time (UTC +07:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Sawi?

Sawi shares the official and regional languages of Chumphon and Thailand — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Sawi?

No — Sawi uses the Thai baht (THB), symbol ฿. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Sawi currency page for live rates.