Day trip from Sungai Petani to Hat Yai
Hat Yai lies 151 km (94 mi) north of Sungai Petani, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 151 km (94 mi) apart, Hat Yai is a realistic day trip from Sungai Petani: about 2 h 28 min each way by road.
| Sungai Petani | Hat Yai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Thailand |
| Population | 544,851 | 191,696 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Postal codes | 08000–08600 | 90110 |
Clocks in Hat Yai are 1 h behind Sungai Petani right now, so a 2 h 28 min journey lands only 1 h 28 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 Sungai Petani?
151 km (94 mi) in a straight line, north of Sungai Petani; by road roughly 185 km (115 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sungai Petani to Hat Yai by road?
About 2 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sungai Petani 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.