Laos · Asia/Vientiane · UTC+07:00
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Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos (Lao PDR), home to approximately 950,000 residents — making it one of the world's smallest national capitals by population. It operates on Indochina Time (ICT, UTC+7), a fixed year-round offset. Vientiane sits on the banks of the Mekong River, which forms the natural border with Thailand. Despite being a communist one-party state, Laos has one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia, largely driven by hydropower (Laos sells electricity to Thailand, Vietnam, and China). The Patuxai Victory Monument, modelled on the Arc de Triomphe but built with US-donated concrete meant for an airport runway, is a city landmark with dark irony embedded in its origins. Pha That Luang, a golden stupa first built in the 3rd century BC, is the most important national monument in Laos and a symbol of Lao sovereignty. The Plain of Jars (Phonsavan), a UNESCO World Heritage Site of mysterious large stone jars of unknown origin scattered across a plateau, is accessible from Vientiane.
Laos does not observe DST. ICT (UTC+7) is fixed year-round. The live clock displayed above reflects the real-time local time currently in Vientiane, making it an ideal tool for international business coordination, travel planning, remote work scheduling, and staying connected across time zones.
The cities listed below represent some of the most prominent urban centers near Vientiane, along with their respective local times for easy comparison and scheduling.