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Current Date And Time In Mae Sot, Thailand

Sunday, 26 July 2026
00:36:33 ICT
State: Tak
Currency: Thai Baht (THB)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Population: 44,563
District: Amphoe Mae Sot

✈️ Mae Sot, Tak, Thailand - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Mae Sot, Tak, 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 Mae Sot.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Thailand, which includes Mae Sot, 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 Mae Sot.

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 Mae Sot. 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 Mae Sot.

🚔
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 Mae Sot for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Mae Sot
Regional Airport • MAQ
Mae Sot Airport
3
km away
Nearest to Tak (Capital)
Regional Airport • TKT
Tak Airport
14
km from Tak

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

✈️ How Far Is Mae Sot From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Mae Sot 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)1,803 km1,120 mi~ 2h 52m
Tokyo (Japan)4,564 km2,836 mi~ 6h 07m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)4,574 km2,842 mi~ 6h 08m
Sydney (Australia)7,917 km4,920 mi~ 10h 04m
Paris (France)9,059 km5,629 mi~ 11h 24m
London (United Kingdom)9,145 km5,682 mi~ 11h 31m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,942 km6,177 mi~ 12h 27m
Los Angeles (United States)13,155 km8,174 mi~ 16h 14m
Toronto (Canada)13,299 km8,264 mi~ 16h 24m
New York (United States)13,583 km8,440 mi~ 16h 44m

✈ 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 Mae Sot, 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 Mae Sot 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 Time12:36 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Mae Sot to Major World Cities

It is currently 12:36 AM on Sunday in Mae Sot. 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 Mae Sot 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 Mae Sot
New York (United States)Sat, 1:36 PM11h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 10:36 AM14h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 1:36 PM11h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 6:36 PM6h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 7:36 PM5h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 9:36 PM3h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 1:36 AM1h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 2:36 AM2h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 3:36 AM3h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 5:36 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 Mae Sot — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Mae Sot 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 Mae Sot

Knowing which languages are used in Mae Sot 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 Tak:
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 Mae Sot. 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
Myawaddy (Kayin State, Myanmar)4 mi7 kmWSW
⬆️
Shwe Kokko (Kayin State, Myanmar)8 mi12 kmNNW
⬆️
Mae Ramat (Tak, Thailand)19 mi30 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Phop Phra (Tak, Thailand)24 mi39 kmSSE
⬆️
Kawkareik (Kayin State, Myanmar)24 mi39 kmWSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Mae Sot

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Mae Sot is the Taj Mahal (India), about 2,410 km away. Straight-line distances from Mae Sot 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, India2,410 km1,498 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,120 km1,938 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan6,531 km4,058 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,458 km5,255 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico15,784 km9,808 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil15,969 km9,923 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru18,982 km11,795 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Mae Sot's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Mae Sot

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Mae Sot

Mae Sot 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 Mae Sot

The closest airport to Mae Sot is Mae Sot Airport (MAQ), about 3 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 Mae Sot From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Mae Sot

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

🔎 Explore More About Mae Sot

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Mae Sot

What side of the road do people drive on in Mae Sot?

Mae Sot, 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 Mae Sot use?

Mae Sot 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 Mae Sot?

In Mae Sot, 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 Mae Sot?

Mae Sot Airport (MAQ) is the nearest airport to Mae Sot, about 3 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Mae Sot 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 Mae Sot?

Mae Sot shares the official and regional languages of Tak 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 Mae Sot?

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