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The current time in Thimphu, Bhutan is shown live on this page. Thimphu is in the Asia/Thimphu timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+06:00 (GMT+6). Thimphu does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset of UTC+06:00 remains constant year-round. Thimphu has a population of approximately 114,551 people. Thimphu uses BTN and the international calling code for Bhutan is ++975.
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Timezone
Asia/Thimphu
UTC offset
UTC+06:00
Standard
BTT
DST
No regular shift
Local time guide
Use this page when you need the live local time in Thimphu for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 5 hours behind Thimphu. New York is currently 10 hours behind Thimphu.
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Timezone
Asia/Thimphu
UTC Offset
UTC+06:00
Abbreviation
GMT+6
DST
Not active
Region
Southern Asia
Country
Bhutan
State / Area
Calling Code
+975
Nearest timezone boundary
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Dhaka, approximately 415 km away. Dhaka uses the Asia/Dhaka timezone. When it is the current time in Thimphu, the time in Dhaka is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Thimphu is located in Bhutan, Bhutan, in the Asia continent. The primary language spoken here is DZ. The city has a population of approximately 114,551, ranking it #417 in Bhutan by size. For timezone purposes, Thimphu uses Asia/Thimphu (UTC+06:00). It does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays consistent year-round.
Travel and calls
Thimphu does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Thimphu does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Thimphu. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Based on Thimphu's latitude (27.5°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 13.6 hours, with sunrise around 5:13 AM and sunset around 6:47 PM. At this mid-latitude, daylight hours shift noticeably between seasons, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.
Best time to call
For work calls, the standard business window in Thimphu is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+6. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Thimphu (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 4 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Thimphu time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Thimphu and London is 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Thimphu time (4 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Thimphu does not observe DST, so its UTC offset of UTC+06:00 stays constant year-round. This makes it a reliable reference point for long-term scheduling.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Thimphu uses BTN and the calling code for Bhutan is +975. Languages spoken here include DZ. The city has a population of around 114,551, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Southern Asia.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 415 km away at Dhaka (BST). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
Popular conversions
The most relevant time conversions for Thimphu are with nearby Southern Asia cities and major global hubs in different timezones.
Timezone boundaries nearby
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than Thimphu. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
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