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Current Date And Time In Koh Tao, Thailand

Sunday, 26 July 2026
08:28:31 ICT
Currency: Thai Baht (THB)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Population: 1,382
District: Amphoe Ko Pha-ngan

✈️ Koh Tao, Surat Thani, Thailand - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Koh Tao, 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 Koh Tao.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Thailand, which includes Koh Tao, 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 Koh Tao.

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 Koh Tao. 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 Koh Tao.

🚔
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 Koh Tao for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Koh Tao
International Airport • USM
Samui International Airport
Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), TH
66
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 — Koh Tao's exact coordinates, or Surat Thani's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Koh Tao From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Koh Tao 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)1,067 km663 mi~ 2h
Tokyo (Japan)4,918 km3,056 mi~ 6h 32m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)4,984 km3,097 mi~ 6h 37m
Sydney (Australia)7,298 km4,535 mi~ 9h 20m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,371 km5,823 mi~ 11h 46m
Paris (France)9,704 km6,030 mi~ 12h 10m
London (United Kingdom)9,809 km6,095 mi~ 12h 17m
Los Angeles (United States)13,671 km8,495 mi~ 16h 50m
Toronto (Canada)14,038 km8,723 mi~ 17h 16m
New York (United States)14,330 km8,904 mi~ 17h 37m

✈ 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 Koh Tao, 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 Koh Tao 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 Time8:28 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Koh Tao to Major World Cities

It is currently 8:28 AM on Sunday in Koh Tao. 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 Koh Tao 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 Koh Tao
New York (United States)Sat, 9:28 PM11h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 6:28 PM14h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 9:28 PM11h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 2:28 AM6h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 3:28 AM5h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 5:28 AM3h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 9:28 AM1h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 10:28 AM2h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 11:28 AM3h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 1:28 PM5h 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 Koh Tao — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Koh Tao 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 Koh Tao

Knowing which languages are used in Koh Tao 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 Koh Tao. 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)27 mi43 kmSSE
⬆️
Ko Pha Ngan (Surat Thani, Thailand)28 mi45 kmSSE
⬆️
Ko Samui (Surat Thani, Thailand)39 mi63 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Ban I Let (Chumphon, Thailand)45 mi73 kmWNW
⬆️
Sawi (Chumphon, Thailand)50 mi81 kmWest (W)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Koh Tao

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Koh Tao is the Taj Mahal (India), about 2,970 km away. Straight-line distances from Koh Tao 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, India2,970 km1,845 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,723 km2,314 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan6,992 km4,345 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,042 km5,618 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil15,840 km9,843 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico16,471 km10,235 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru19,118 km11,880 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

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

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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🧭 Koh Tao's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Koh Tao

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Koh Tao

Koh Tao 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 Koh Tao

The closest airport to Koh Tao is Samui International Airport (USM), about 66 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 Koh Tao From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Koh Tao

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

🔎 Explore More About Koh Tao

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Koh Tao

What side of the road do people drive on in Koh Tao?

Koh Tao, 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 Koh Tao use?

Koh Tao 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 Koh Tao?

In Koh Tao, 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 Koh Tao?

Samui International Airport (USM) is the nearest airport to Koh Tao, about 66 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Koh Tao 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 Koh Tao?

Koh Tao 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 Koh Tao?

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