Bangkok×Port of Spain
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 Port of Spain.
When it's 8:00 am in Bangkok, it's 9:00 pm in Port of Spain — night there, the previous day.
When it's 10:00 am in Bangkok, it's 11:00 pm in Port of Spain — night there, the previous day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Bangkok, it's 1:00 am in Port of Spain — late night there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Bangkok, it's 4:00 am in Port of Spain — late night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Bangkok, it's 6:00 am in Port of Spain — morning there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Bangkok, it's 10:00 am in Port of Spain — late morning there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Bangkok uses the THB (฿) and Port of Spain uses the TTD ($). Language shifts too — Thai in Bangkok, English in Port of Spain. Cars drive on the left in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Thailand
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Currency
- Thai baht (THB · ฿)
- Language
- Thai
- Calling code
- +66
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Capital
- Port of Spain
- Currency
- Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1868
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Bangkok and Port of Spain?
Bangkok is 11 hours behind Port of Spain. Bangkok runs on GMT+7 and Port of Spain on GMT-4. 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 Port of Spain?
10:00 am in Bangkok is 11:00 pm in Port of Spain 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 Port of Spain?
3:00 pm in Bangkok is 4:00 am in Port of Spain 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 Port of Spain?
About 16,652 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 20h 5m, 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 Port of Spain use?
Bangkok uses the Thai baht (THB, ฿); Port of Spain uses the Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD, $). 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 Port of Spain?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), 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 Port of Spain?
Bangkok primarily speaks Thai; Port of Spain speaks English. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Bangkok and Port of Spain drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the left. Rental cars feel identical between the two.