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 Vientiane, it's that in Bangkok.
When it's 8:00 am in Vientiane, it's 8:00 am in Bangkok — morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Vientiane, it's 10:00 am in Bangkok — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Vientiane, it's 12:00 pm in Bangkok — midday there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Vientiane, it's 3:00 pm in Bangkok — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Vientiane, it's 5:00 pm in Bangkok — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Vientiane, it's 9:00 pm in Bangkok — night there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Vientiane uses the LAK (₭) and Bangkok uses the THB (฿). Language shifts too — Lao in Vientiane, Thai in Bangkok. Be careful behind the wheel: Vientiane drives on the right, Bangkok on the left.
- Country
- Laos
- Capital
- Vientiane
- Currency
- Lao kip (LAK · ₭)
- Language
- Lao
- Calling code
- +856
- 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 Vientiane and Bangkok?
Vientiane and Bangkok share the same offset (GMT+7), so there's no difference right now.
When it's 10 am in Vientiane, what time is it in Bangkok?
Also 10:00 am — Vientiane and Bangkok share the same UTC offset, so clocks match around the whole day.
When it's 3 pm in Vientiane, what time is it in Bangkok?
Also 3:00 pm — Vientiane and Bangkok share the same UTC offset, so clocks match around the whole day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 8 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 Vientiane from Bangkok?
About 522 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 1h 7m, 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 Vientiane and Bangkok use?
Vientiane uses the Lao kip (LAK, ₭); 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 Vientiane from Bangkok?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +856, 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 Vientiane and Bangkok?
Vientiane primarily speaks Lao; Bangkok speaks Thai. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Vientiane and Bangkok drive on the same side of the road?
No. Laos 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.