Current time in Bhutan

03:43:20
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+6 9 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Thimphu
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Time zone of Bhutan

The time in Bhutan (Thimphu) follows the Asia/Thimphu time zone, currently UTC+6. 9 hours ahead of Brasília.

Bhutan
03:43:20
Brasília
18:43:20

How to call or schedule a meeting with Bhutan

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 18:00 in Bhutan; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 03:00 (next day) there. Business hours do not overlap, so agree on a time outside the working day on one side.

Bhutan: sunrise today at 06:10 · sunset at 17:19 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Thimphu
Continent
Asia
Area
47,000 km² (18,147 sq mi)
Population
about 700 thousand inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN)
Languages
Dzongkha
Calling code
+975
Internet domain
.bt

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Bhutan right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Bhutan?

9 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Bhutan changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Bhutan in?

Bhutan follows Asia/Thimphu, currently UTC+6. The reference location is Thimphu.

Does Bhutan have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Bhutan does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Bhutan from Brazil?

Business hours do not overlap, so one side will need to take the call outside of the usual 9:00–18:00 workday.

What is the capital of Bhutan?

The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu. The country covers about 47,000 km². Continent: Asia.

What currency and calling code does Bhutan use?

The currency is the Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN). To call from abroad, dial +975 before the number. Websites use the .bt domain.