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Current Date And Time In Ko Samui, Thailand

Sunday, 26 July 2026
04:13:40 ICT
Currency: Thai Baht (THB)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Population: 50,000
District: Amphoe Ko Samui

✈️ Ko Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Ko Samui, Surat Thani, 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 Samui.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Thailand, which includes Ko Samui, 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 Samui.

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 Samui. 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 Samui.

🚔
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 Samui for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Ko Samui
International Airport • USM
Samui International Airport
Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), TH
14
km away
Nearest to Surat Thani (Capital)
Regional Airport • URT
Surat Thani Airport
Surat Thani, TH
22
km from Surat Thani

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

✈️ How Far Is Ko Samui From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ko Samui 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)1,006 km625 mi~ 1h 56m
Tokyo (Japan)4,952 km3,077 mi~ 6h 35m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,021 km3,120 mi~ 6h 39m
Sydney (Australia)7,246 km4,503 mi~ 9h 17m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,323 km5,793 mi~ 11h 43m
Paris (France)9,758 km6,063 mi~ 12h 14m
London (United Kingdom)9,865 km6,130 mi~ 12h 21m
Los Angeles (United States)13,714 km8,522 mi~ 16h 53m
Toronto (Canada)14,100 km8,762 mi~ 17h 20m
New York (United States)14,393 km8,944 mi~ 17h 41m

✈ 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 Samui, 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 Samui 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 Time4:13 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Ko Samui to Major World Cities

It is currently 4:13 AM on Sunday in Ko Samui. 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 Samui 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 Samui
New York (United States)Sat, 5:13 PM11h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 2:13 PM14h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 5:13 PM11h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 10:13 PM6h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 11:13 PM5h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 1:13 AM3h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 5:13 AM1h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 6:13 AM2h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 7:13 AM3h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 9:13 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 Samui — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Ko Samui 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 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Ko Samui

Knowing which languages are used in Ko Samui 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 Surat Thani:
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 Samui. 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
Ko Pha Ngan (Surat Thani, Thailand)13 mi21 kmNNE
⬆️
Ko Pha Ngan (Surat Thani, Thailand)17 mi27 kmNNE
⬆️
Don Sak (Surat Thani, Thailand)22 mi36 kmSW
⬆️
Koh Tao (Surat Thani, Thailand)39 mi63 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Kanchanadit (Surat Thani, Thailand)41 mi66 kmSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Ko Samui

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Ko Samui is the Taj Mahal (India), about 3,020 km away. Straight-line distances from Ko Samui 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, India3,020 km1,877 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,777 km2,347 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan7,032 km4,370 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,091 km5,649 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil15,823 km9,832 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico16,529 km10,270 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru19,102 km11,869 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 Samui shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Surat Thani and Thailand. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Ko Samui, 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 Samui 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 Samui.

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 Samui's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Ko Samui

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

Ko Samui 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 Samui

The closest airport to Ko Samui is Samui International Airport (USM), about 14 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 Samui From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Ko Samui

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

🔎 Explore More About Ko Samui

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Ko Samui

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

Ko Samui, 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 Samui use?

Ko Samui 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 Samui?

In Ko Samui, 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 Samui?

Samui International Airport (USM) is the nearest airport to Ko Samui, about 14 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Ko Samui 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 Samui?

Ko Samui shares the official and regional languages of Surat Thani 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 Samui?

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