Current Time in Thimphu, Bhutan 🇧🇹
The current local time in Thimphu, Bhutan is 23:42:18 (+06) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Thimphu is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 114,000. The sun rises at about 05:09 and sets at 19:01 today (13h 52m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:09
- Sunset 19:01
- 13h 52m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Thimphu
Thimphu, Bhutan keeps +06 (UTC+06:00). Thimphu does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:09 and sets at about 19:01 local time, giving Thimphu 13h 52m of daylight.
Right now it is 23:42 on Tuesday in Thimphu (UTC+06:00). When it is 23:42 here, it is 13:42 in New York (10h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Thimphu
- Use the Asia/Thimphu IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Thimphu to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13:42 Tue | 10h behind |
| Los Angeles | 10:42 Tue | 13h behind |
| London | 18:42 Tue | 5h behind |
| Paris | 19:42 Tue | 4h behind |
| Dubai | 21:42 Tue | 2h behind |
| Mumbai | 23:12 Tue | 0.5h behind |
| Singapore | 01:42 Wed | 2h ahead |
| Tokyo | 02:42 Wed | 3h ahead |
| Sydney | 03:42 Wed | 4h ahead |
Best next checks from Thimphu
Compare Thimphu with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Bhutan.
Business-hours overlap from Thimphu
For a normal business-hours call, 14:00-17:00 in Thimphu overlaps with 09:00-12:00 in London.
| Compare with | Thimphu time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 14:00-17:00 | 09:00-12:00 | 3 hours |
| Paris | 13:00-17:00 | 09:00-13:00 | 4 hours |
| Dubai | 11:00-17:00 | 09:00-15:00 | 6 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:30-17:00 | 09:00-16:30 | 7.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Thimphu time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Thimphu in?
Thimphu uses +06 (UTC+06:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Thimphu observe daylight saving time?
No - Thimphu keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Thimphu today?
Today the sun rises around 05:09 and sets around 19:01 in Thimphu, about 13h 52m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Thimphu and other cities?
When it is 23:42 in Thimphu, it is 13:42 in New York (10h behind). See the table above for Thimphu's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Thimphu
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Asia/Thimphu IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Bhutan time page.
Local entity signals for Thimphu
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Thimphu.
| Country | Bhutan |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Thimphu (UTC+06:00) |
| Coordinates | 27.47, 89.64 |
| Population signal | About 114,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:09, sunset 19:01, 13h 52m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Asia/Thimphu time-zone page for rules, the Bhutan country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 27.47° N, 89.64° E
Population: 114,000
Country: 🇧🇹 Bhutan
Timezone: GMT+6
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌