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Current Date And Time In Ko Yao, Thailand

Saturday, 12 September 2026
04:34:57 ICT
State: Phang Nga
Currency: Thai Baht (THB)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
District: Amphoe Ko Yao

✈️ Ko Yao, Phang Nga, Thailand - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Ko Yao, Phang Nga, 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 Yao.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Thailand, which includes Ko Yao, 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 Yao.

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 Yao. 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 Yao.

🚔
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 Yao for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Ko Yao
International Airport • HKT
Phuket International Airport
Phuket, TH
30
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Ko Yao From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ko Yao 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)949 km589 mi~ 1h 52m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)4,962 km3,083 mi~ 6h 35m
Tokyo (Japan)5,168 km3,211 mi~ 6h 50m
Sydney (Australia)7,243 km4,501 mi~ 9h 16m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,339 km5,803 mi~ 11h 44m
Paris (France)9,782 km6,078 mi~ 12h 15m
London (United Kingdom)9,899 km6,151 mi~ 12h 24m
Los Angeles (United States)13,930 km8,656 mi~ 17h 08m
Toronto (Canada)14,256 km8,858 mi~ 17h 31m
New York (United States)14,533 km9,031 mi~ 17h 51m

✈ 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 Yao, 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 Yao 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 Time4:34 AM on Saturday, September 12, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Ko Yao to Major World Cities

It is currently 4:34 AM on Saturday in Ko Yao. 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 Yao 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 Yao
New York (United States)Fri, 5:34 PM11h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Fri, 2:34 PM14h behind
Toronto (Canada)Fri, 5:34 PM11h behind
London (United Kingdom)Fri, 10:34 PM6h behind
Paris (France)Fri, 11:34 PM5h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 1:34 AM3h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sat, 5:34 AM1h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sat, 6:34 AM2h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sat, 7:34 AM3h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sat, 9:34 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 Yao — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Ko Yao 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
฿ 33.04
THB
€ 1 Euro
฿ 38.33
THB
£ 1 British Pound
฿ 44.70
THB
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
฿ 23.70
THB
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
฿ 23.82
THB

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed September 12, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Ko Yao

Knowing which languages are used in Ko Yao 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(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 Yao. 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
Ban Phru Nai (Phang Nga, Thailand)11 mi17 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Ban Ao Nang (Krabi, Thailand)16 mi25 kmESE
⬆️
Ban Ko Kaeo (Phuket, Thailand)18 mi29 kmSW
⬆️
Thalang (Phuket, Thailand)18 mi30 kmWSW
⬆️
Ban Ratsada (Phuket, Thailand)19 mi31 kmSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Ko Yao

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Ko Yao is the Taj Mahal (India), about 3,029 km away. Straight-line distances from Ko Yao 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, India3,029 km1,882 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,980 km2,473 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan6,982 km4,339 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,085 km5,645 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil15,621 km9,707 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico16,719 km10,389 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru18,896 km11,741 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 Yao shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Phang Nga and Thailand. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Ko Yao, 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 Yao 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 Yao.

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 Yao's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Ko Yao

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Ko Yao. 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 Yao — 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 Yao

Ko Yao 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 Yao

The closest airport to Ko Yao is Phuket International Airport (HKT), about 30 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 Yao From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Ko Yao

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

🔎 Explore More About Ko Yao

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Ko Yao

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

Ko Yao, 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 Yao use?

Ko Yao 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 Yao?

In Ko Yao, 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 Yao?

Phuket International Airport (HKT) is the nearest airport to Ko Yao, about 30 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Ko Yao 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 Yao?

Ko Yao shares the official and regional languages of Phang Nga 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 Yao?

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