Chiang Mai×Abu Dhabi
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Chiang Mai uses the THB (฿) and Abu Dhabi uses the AED (د.إ). Language shifts too — Thai in Chiang Mai, Arabic in Abu Dhabi. Be careful behind the wheel: Chiang Mai drives on the left, Abu Dhabi on the right.
- Country
- Thailand
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Currency
- Thai baht (THB · ฿)
- Language
- Thai
- Calling code
- +66
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- United Arab Emirates dirham (AED · د.إ)
- Language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +971
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Chiang Mai and Abu Dhabi?
Chiang Mai is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi. Chiang Mai runs on GMT+7 and Abu Dhabi 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's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 5 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
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 Chiang Mai from Abu Dhabi?
About 4,635 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 5h 57m, 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 Chiang Mai and Abu Dhabi use?
Chiang Mai uses the Thai baht (THB, ฿); Abu Dhabi uses the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED, د.إ). 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 Chiang Mai from Abu Dhabi?
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 Chiang Mai and Abu Dhabi?
Chiang Mai primarily speaks Thai; Abu Dhabi speaks Arabic. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Chiang Mai and Abu Dhabi drive on the same side of the road?
No. Thailand drives on the left, United Arab Emirates 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.