Bhutan Time Now - Current Time in Bhutan

What Time Is It in Bhutan Right Now?

ThimphuAsia

Current Time

06:12:58 AM
Saturday, December 13, 2025
GMT+6Asia/Thimphu

Country Information

Population

775,000

Capital

Thimphu

Area

38,394 km²

Currency

Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN)

Language

Dzongkha

Time Zone Details

Timezone

Asia/Thimphu

UTC Offset

GMT+6

Current Status

Day Time

Country Names & Abbreviations

Country

Bhutan

Long Name

Kingdom of Bhutan

Abbreviations

BT, BTN

Global Time Comparison

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Bhutan
06:12:58 AM
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07:12:58 PM
-11h behind
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12:12:58 AM
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01:12:58 AM
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09:12:58 AM
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11:12:58 AM
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04:12:58 AM
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08:12:58 AM
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05:42:58 AM
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Time Comparison with Neighboring Countries

Time Differences: China is 2h ahead, India is 0.5h behind.

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Cities in Bhutan

CityTime
ThimphuSat 06:12:58 AM
PhuentsholingSat 06:12:58 AM
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PunakhaSat 06:12:58 AM
ParoSat 06:12:58 AM
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Wangdue PhodrangSat 06:12:58 AM

Complete Time Zone Guide for Bhutan

SyncMyTime displays accurate time for Thimphu. Bhutan Time (BTT, UTC+6) is maintained year-round.

Time Zone History

Bhutan adopted permanent UTC+6 reflecting its Himalayan position. The kingdom has never observed daylight saving time. BTT is 30 minutes ahead of India, asserting Bhutan's independence while facilitating coordination with neighbors. The time zone reflects Bhutan's unique development philosophy (Gross National Happiness over GDP).

Culture & Daily Rhythm

Bhutanese daily life revolves around Vajrayana Buddhism and traditional monarchy in the world's only carbon-negative country. The workweek runs Monday-Friday with weekends Saturday-Sunday. Dzongkha is official language. Traditional dress (gho for men, kira for women) is required in formal settings. Monasteries structure daily rhythms. Archery is national sport. Tourism is highly regulated. Television arrived only in 1999. Bhutanese calendar affects festivals and timing. Mountains dominate geography and culture.

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  • Organic agricultural coordination
  • Cultural festival timing (Tshechu)
  • Mountaineering and trekking coordination
  • Regional Himalayan trade

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Interesting Facts

Bhutan is the world's only carbon-negative country.

The country has the world's largest collection of ancient Buddhist monasteries.

Bhutan is the world's largest producer of happiness.

The country has more than 1,000 temples.

Bhutan is home to the world's largest collection of ancient manuscripts.