Chiang Mai×Milan
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 Chiang Mai, it's that in Milan.
When it's 8:00 am in Chiang Mai, it's 3:00 am in Milan — late night there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Chiang Mai, it's 5:00 am in Milan — morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Chiang Mai, it's 7:00 am in Milan — morning there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Chiang Mai, it's 10:00 am in Milan — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Chiang Mai, it's 12:00 pm in Milan — midday there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Chiang Mai, it's 4:00 pm in Milan — afternoon there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Chiang Mai uses the THB (฿) and Milan uses the EUR (€). Language shifts too — Thai in Chiang Mai, Italian in Milan. Be careful behind the wheel: Chiang Mai drives on the left, Milan on the right.
- Country
- Thailand
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Currency
- Thai baht (THB · ฿)
- Language
- Thai
- Calling code
- +66
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Italy
- Capital
- Rome
- Currency
- euro (EUR · €)
- Language
- Italian, Catalan
- Calling code
- +39
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Chiang Mai and Milan?
Chiang Mai is 5 hours behind Milan. Chiang Mai runs on GMT+7 and Milan on GMT+2. 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 Chiang Mai, what time is it in Milan?
10:00 am in Chiang Mai is 5:00 am in Milan on the same day — morning 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 Chiang Mai, what time is it in Milan?
3:00 pm in Chiang Mai is 10:00 am in Milan on the same day — late morning 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?
There are 3 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 Milan?
About 8,516 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 10h 31m, 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 Milan use?
Chiang Mai uses the Thai baht (THB, ฿); Milan uses the euro (EUR, €). 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 Milan?
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 Milan?
Chiang Mai primarily speaks Thai; Milan speaks Italian, Catalan. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Chiang Mai and Milan drive on the same side of the road?
No. Thailand drives on the left, Italy 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.