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Current Date And Time In Ko Lanta, Thailand

Sunday, 26 July 2026
03:06:29 ICT
State: Krabi
Currency: Thai Baht (THB)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Population: 6,090
District: Amphoe Ko Lanta

✈️ Ko Lanta, Krabi, Thailand - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Ko Lanta, Krabi, 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 Ko Lanta.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Ko Lanta 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 Ko Lanta — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Thailand, which includes Ko Lanta, 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 Ko Lanta.

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 Ko Lanta. 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 Ko Lanta.

🚔
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 Ko Lanta for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Ko Lanta
Regional Airport • TST
Trang Airport
Trang, TH
59
km away
Nearest to Krabi (Capital)
International Airport • KBV
Krabi International Airport
Krabi, TH
9
km from Krabi

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

✈️ How Far Is Ko Lanta From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ko Lanta 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)865 km537 mi~ 1h 46m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,040 km3,132 mi~ 6h 41m
Tokyo (Japan)5,172 km3,213 mi~ 6h 50m
Sydney (Australia)7,159 km4,449 mi~ 9h 10m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,256 km5,752 mi~ 11h 38m
Paris (France)9,866 km6,130 mi~ 12h 21m
London (United Kingdom)9,983 km6,203 mi~ 12h 30m
Los Angeles (United States)13,947 km8,666 mi~ 17h 10m
Toronto (Canada)14,321 km8,899 mi~ 17h 36m
New York (United States)14,604 km9,074 mi~ 17h 56m

✈ 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 Ko Lanta, 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 Ko Lanta 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 Time3:06 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Ko Lanta to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:06 AM on Sunday in Ko Lanta. 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 Ko Lanta 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 Ko Lanta
New York (United States)Sat, 4:06 PM11h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 1:06 PM14h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 4:06 PM11h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 9:06 PM6h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 10:06 PM5h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 12:06 AM3h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 4:06 AM1h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 5:06 AM2h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 6:06 AM3h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 8:06 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 Ko Lanta — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Ko Lanta 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 Ko Lanta

Knowing which languages are used in Ko Lanta 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 Krabi:
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 Ko Lanta. 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
Saladan (Krabi, Thailand)6 mi10 kmNNW
⬆️
Sikao (Trang, Thailand)18 mi29 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Wang Wiset (Trang, Thailand)26 mi41 kmENE
⬆️
Phi Phi Don (Krabi, Thailand)26 mi42 kmWNW
⬆️
Khlong Thom (Krabi, Thailand)28 mi45 kmNorth (N)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Ko Lanta

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Ko Lanta is the Taj Mahal (India), about 3,113 km away. Straight-line distances from Ko Lanta 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, India3,113 km1,934 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China4,018 km2,497 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan7,061 km4,388 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,168 km5,697 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil15,641 km9,719 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico16,768 km10,419 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru18,906 km11,748 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Ko Lanta, 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 Ko Lanta and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Ko Lanta.

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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🧭 Ko Lanta's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Ko Lanta

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Ko Lanta. 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 Ko Lanta — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Ko Lanta

Ko Lanta 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 Ko Lanta

The closest airport to Ko Lanta is Trang Airport (TST), about 59 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 Ko Lanta From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Ko Lanta 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 Ko Lanta gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Ko Lanta

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

🔎 Explore More About Ko Lanta

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Ko Lanta

What side of the road do people drive on in Ko Lanta?

Ko Lanta, 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 Ko Lanta use?

Ko Lanta 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 Ko Lanta?

In Ko Lanta, 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 Ko Lanta?

Trang Airport (TST) is the nearest airport to Ko Lanta, about 59 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Ko Lanta 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 Ko Lanta?

Ko Lanta shares the official and regional languages of Krabi 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 Ko Lanta?

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