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Current Date And Time In Kathu, Thailand

Saturday, 25 July 2026
21:59:22 ICT
State: Phuket
Currency: Thai Baht (THB)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Population: 34,835
District: Amphoe Kathu

✈️ Kathu, Phuket, Thailand - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Kathu, Phuket, 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 Kathu.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Thailand, which includes Kathu, 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 Kathu.

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 Kathu. 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 Kathu.

🚔
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 Kathu for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Kathu
International Airport • HKT
Phuket International Airport
Phuket, TH
22
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Kathu From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kathu 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)950 km590 mi~ 1h 52m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)4,947 km3,074 mi~ 6h 34m
Tokyo (Japan)5,203 km3,233 mi~ 6h 52m
Sydney (Australia)7,249 km4,504 mi~ 9h 17m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,348 km5,808 mi~ 11h 45m
Paris (France)9,779 km6,077 mi~ 12h 15m
London (United Kingdom)9,899 km6,151 mi~ 12h 24m
Los Angeles (United States)13,964 km8,677 mi~ 17h 11m
Toronto (Canada)14,276 km8,871 mi~ 17h 33m
New York (United States)14,551 km9,042 mi~ 17h 52m

✈ 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 Kathu, 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 Kathu 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 Time9:59 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Kathu to Major World Cities

It is currently 9:59 PM on Saturday in Kathu. 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 Kathu 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 Kathu
New York (United States)Sat, 10:59 AM11h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 7:59 AM14h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 10:59 AM11h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 3:59 PM6h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 4:59 PM5h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 6:59 PM3h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sat, 10:59 PM1h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sat, 11:59 PM2h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 12:59 AM3h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 2:59 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 Kathu — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Kathu 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 Kathu

Knowing which languages are used in Kathu 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 Phuket:
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 Kathu. 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
Patong (Phuket, Thailand)3 mi5 kmWSW
⬆️
Wichit (Phuket, Thailand)4 mi7 kmESE
⬆️
Ban Talat Nua (Phuket, Thailand)4 mi7 kmESE
⬆️
Ban Kamala (Phuket, Thailand)4 mi7 kmNW
⬆️
Mueang Phuket (Phuket, Thailand)4 mi7 kmSSE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Kathu

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Kathu is the Taj Mahal (India), about 3,025 km away. Straight-line distances from Kathu 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, India3,025 km1,880 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China4,011 km2,492 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan6,968 km4,330 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,078 km5,641 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil15,586 km9,685 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico16,746 km10,406 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru18,860 km11,719 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Kathu's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Kathu

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Kathu

Kathu 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 Kathu

The closest airport to Kathu is Phuket International Airport (HKT), about 22 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 Kathu From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Kathu

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

🔎 Explore More About Kathu

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Kathu

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

Kathu, 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 Kathu use?

Kathu 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 Kathu?

In Kathu, 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 Kathu?

Phuket International Airport (HKT) is the nearest airport to Kathu, about 22 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Kathu 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 Kathu?

Kathu shares the official and regional languages of Phuket 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 Kathu?

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