Standard TimeMMT |
UTC+6.5 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Asia/Yangon |
Kawthaung time compared to Beijing time (China) |
1.5 hours ahead |
Kawthaung, Myanmar
Kawthaung, Myanmar is one of the closest cities to the border in southern Myanmar, located at the entrance to the Mergui archipelago and across the sea from Thailand's Koh Lanta, making it an important trading hub on the Myanmar-Thai border. As a coastal town in Karen State, Ko Thaung is known for its unique location and multiculturalism, with most of the local residents being Karen, Burmese and Malay, with a mix of languages and customs. Economically, fishing and cross-border trade are the pillar industries, with seafood abundant in the surrounding waters, while relying on the border advantage, it has become a key node for the flow of goods between Myanmar and Thailand. In recent years, with the rise of eco-tourism in the Mergui archipelago, Ko Tao has gradually become a front stop for tourists to explore the archipelago's scenery, attracting more and more travelers with its pristine beaches and tropical atmosphere, and it is a small town in the south of Myanmar with both business and tourism potential.
Kawthaung Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-28
Sunrise Time
06:10
Local Time
Sunset Time
18:06
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