Day trip from George Town to Hat Yai
Hat Yai lies 178 km (111 mi) north of George Town, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 178 km (111 mi) apart, Hat Yai is a realistic day trip from George Town: about 2 h 54 min each way by road.
| George Town | Hat Yai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Thailand |
| Population | 158,336 | 191,696 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
Clocks in Hat Yai are 1 h behind George Town right now, so a 2 h 54 min journey lands only 1 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Hat Yai
Crossing from Malaysia into Thailand: money changes from the Ringgit to the Baht (THB); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +66; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Where to book tours and tickets in Hat Yai
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Staying in Hat Yai
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Common questions
How far is Hat Yai from George Town?
178 km (111 mi) in a straight line, north of George Town; by road roughly 217 km (135 mi).
How long does it take to get from George Town to Hat Yai by road?
About 2 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between George Town and Hat Yai?
Hat Yai is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
What currency do I need in Hat Yai?
The Baht (THB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.