When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Charlotte, it's that in Bangkok.
When it's 8:00 am in Charlotte, it's 7:00 pm in Bangkok — evening there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Charlotte, it's 9:00 pm in Bangkok — night there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Charlotte, it's 11:00 pm in Bangkok — night there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Charlotte, it's 2:00 am in Bangkok — late night there, the next day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Charlotte, it's 4:00 am in Bangkok — late night there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Charlotte, it's 8:00 am in Bangkok — morning there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Charlotte uses the USD ($) and Bangkok uses the THB (฿). Language shifts too — English in Charlotte, Thai in Bangkok. Be careful behind the wheel: Charlotte drives on the right, Bangkok on the left.
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Thailand
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Currency
- Thai baht (THB · ฿)
- Language
- Thai
- Calling code
- +66
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Charlotte and Bangkok?
Charlotte is 11 hours ahead of Bangkok. Charlotte runs on GMT-4 and Bangkok on GMT+7. 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 Charlotte, what time is it in Bangkok?
10:00 am in Charlotte is 9:00 pm in Bangkok on the same 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 Charlotte, what time is it in Bangkok?
3:00 pm in Charlotte is 2:00 am in Bangkok the next 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 Charlotte from Bangkok?
About 14,567 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 17h 38m, 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 Charlotte and Bangkok use?
Charlotte uses the United States dollar (USD, $); Bangkok uses the Thai baht (THB, ฿). 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 Charlotte from Bangkok?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +1, 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 Charlotte and Bangkok?
Charlotte primarily speaks English; Bangkok speaks Thai. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Charlotte and Bangkok drive on the same side of the road?
No. United States drives on the right, Thailand on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.