Administrative levelIsland
Area543.0 km²
Time zoneICT (UTC+7)
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Phuket Phuket Island
Phuket Island is a island within Phuket.
543.0 km²total area
Understand Phuket Island
Phuket Island is Thailand's largest island and the main visitor base on the Andaman coast. Its west coast includes well-known beach areas such as Patong, Karon and Kata, while Phuket Old Town adds Sino-European streets, markets and a food culture recognised through UNESCO's Creative Cities Network. The east coast has mangroves, marinas and departure points for nearby islands. Choose accommodation near the part of Phuket you plan to use most, allow extra time for road travel, and check Thai Meteorological Department forecasts and sea conditions before swimming, diving or taking boat trips, particularly during the southwest monsoon.
Place typeIsland Located inPhuket Time zoneICT (UTC+7) Websitehttps://www.phuket.go.th/eng/
Phuket Island at a glance
- Official name
- Phuket Island
- Region
- Southern Thailand
- Area
- 543.0 km²
- Type
- Island
- Official website
- Visit website
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Read guideBefore you go
Best time: November to April for generally drier conditions; check current weather and sea forecasts
Language: Thai; English is widely used in visitor areas
Currency: Thai baht (THB)
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- Reviewed
- 17 September 2026
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