Vientiane in numbers
- Coordinates
- 17.9667, 102.6000
- Population
- 840 940
- Region
- Vientiane Prefecture
- Country
- Laos, Asia
- Capital
- Vientiane — 0 km away
What time is it in Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos
The live clock on this page shows the current local time in Vientiane, a city in Vientiane Prefecture, Laos, alongside practical daylight and weather information.
Vientiane, Laos
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
UTC+7 · Asia/Vientiane
Local time in Vientiane
UTC+7 · no daylight saving time
The sun today
Sunrise 6:05 AM Solar noon 11:55 AM Sunset 5:46 PM Daylight 11 h 40 min Night 12 h 20 min Civil twilight 5:43 AM – 6:08 PM
Weather in Vientiane right now
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Vientiane and its neighbours
Largest cities in Vientiane Prefecture
- Don Xing Xou 228
- Ban Natham 107
Nearby places
- Ban Sithan Nua — 0.6 km
- Ban Nongdouang — 1.9 km
- Viengxai — 2.1 km
- Ban Nongbouathong — 2.2 km
- Ban Vattai Gnai — 2.4 km
- Ban Nongpanai — 2.6 km
What time is it in Vientiane
Use the displayed local clock when arranging a call, journey, delivery, or online event involving Vientiane. It is safer than relying on a remembered time difference, especially when other participants live in places that change their clocks seasonally.
Before confirming an appointment, check both the Vientiane time and the date. A conversation planned near midnight can fall on different calendar days for the people involved. Writing the city name beside the agreed hour also prevents confusion between local time and the time shown on your own device.
Read the live local time rather than converting from memory. Check whether the date in Vientiane matches your date. State the time zone or city when sharing an appointment. Recheck the clock shortly before a time-sensitive event. A clock conversion is easy; remembering which clock you converted is the difficult part.
Sunrise and sunset in Vientiane
Sunrise and sunset describe when the Sun crosses the horizon locally. Their displayed times are useful for planning walks, outdoor work, photography, sightseeing, and travel while natural light is available.
Daylight does not begin abruptly at sunrise or disappear immediately at sunset. Twilight can provide usable light before sunrise and after sunset, although visibility depends on clouds, surroundings, and the activity being planned. For anything that requires clear visibility, allow a margin rather than treating sunset as a precise working deadline.
The length of the day changes through the year. Check the date attached to the daylight information instead of assuming that a sunrise or sunset time seen on an earlier visit still applies. Buildings, trees, and the local horizon can also make direct sunlight appear later or disappear sooner than the calculated horizon time.
Weather and planning your day
The weather panel gives the conditions or forecast associated with Vientiane. Temperature helps with clothing choices, but it is only one part of outdoor comfort. Rain, cloud, wind, humidity, and direct sunshine may change how the air feels and what equipment is sensible.
For a practical plan, compare the weather with the hours of daylight and the timing of your activity. A daytime outing may need sun protection or rain cover, while an evening plan can call for better lighting and a fresh check of changing conditions.
Confirm the forecast period and local date. Look for rain or strong wind during the relevant hours. Match the plan to the available daylight. Check again before leaving if conditions may change.
Questions and answers
- Where is Vientiane?
- Vientiane is in Vientiane Prefecture, Laos.
- Why should I use the live clock?
- It avoids errors caused by an outdated or incorrectly remembered time difference.
- Are sunrise and sunset times the same every day?
- No. They vary with the date and location, so use the values shown for the day you need.