Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Bangkok, it's that in Edmonton.
When it's 8:00 am in Bangkok, it's 7:00 pm in Edmonton — evening there, the previous day.
When it's 10:00 am in Bangkok, it's 9:00 pm in Edmonton — night there, the previous day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Bangkok, it's 11:00 pm in Edmonton — night there, the previous day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Bangkok, it's 2:00 am in Edmonton — late night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Bangkok, it's 4:00 am in Edmonton — late night there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Bangkok, it's 8:00 am in Edmonton — morning there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Bangkok uses the THB (฿) and Edmonton uses the CAD ($). Language shifts too — Thai in Bangkok, English in Edmonton. Be careful behind the wheel: Bangkok drives on the left, Edmonton on the right.
- Country
- Thailand
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Currency
- Thai baht (THB · ฿)
- Language
- Thai
- Calling code
- +66
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Canada
- Capital
- Ottawa
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (CAD · $)
- Language
- English, French
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Bangkok and Edmonton?
Bangkok is 13 hours behind Edmonton. Bangkok runs on GMT+7 and Edmonton on GMT-6. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Bangkok, what time is it in Edmonton?
10:00 am in Bangkok is 9:00 pm in Edmonton the previous day — night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Bangkok, what time is it in Edmonton?
3:00 pm in Bangkok is 2:00 am in Edmonton on the same day — late night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Bangkok from Edmonton?
About 11,864 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 14h 27m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Bangkok and Edmonton use?
Bangkok uses the Thai baht (THB, ฿); Edmonton uses the Canadian dollar (CAD, $). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Bangkok from Edmonton?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 011), then +66, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Bangkok and Edmonton?
Bangkok primarily speaks Thai; Edmonton speaks English, French. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Bangkok and Edmonton drive on the same side of the road?
No. Thailand drives on the left, Canada on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.