Where Are DigitalOcean Datacenters? — A 2026 Guide to Choosing Your Region

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Why Datacenter Region Matters

Your Droplet's datacenter location directly impacts latency for end users. A region closer to your audience means lower latency; choosing wrong can slow everything down even if your server specs are solid.

• Physical distance between server and users directly impacts latency
• Websites and apps with mostly Thai users should pick a Southeast Asia–focused region
• Some services (like GPU Droplets or certain features) only work in specific regions
• Changing regions later is possible but more complex than choosing right from the start

Complete List of DigitalOcean Datacenters

One thing that surprised us: digitalOcean operates roughly 15 datacenters across 12 regions spanning North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

• North America: NYC1/NYC2/NYC3 (New York), SFO2/SFO3 (San Francisco), TOR1 (Toronto), ATL1 (Atlanta), RIC1 (Richmond), MKC1 (Kansas City)
• Europe: AMS3 (Amsterdam), LON1 (London), FRA1 (Frankfurt)
• Asia-Pacific: SGP1 (Singapore), BLR1 (Bangalore), SYD1 (Sydney)
• Some regions like ATL1, RIC1, and MKC1 have more limited capacity than major regions

Deprecated and Restricted Regions

Legacy datacenters AMS2 and SFO1 are restricted due to no remaining physical capacity — DigitalOcean recommends migrating to AMS3, NYC3, or SFO3.

• AMS2 and SFO1 are legacy regions where new resource creation is restricted
• Existing users can still run their current Droplets in these regions
• DigitalOcean recommends migrating to AMS3, NYC3, or SFO3
• Plan your migration ahead of time rather than waiting until you urgently need to scale

Which Region Is Closest to Thailand?

For users in Thailand and Southeast Asia, SGP1 (Singapore) is the closest DigitalOcean region by a clear margin.

• SGP1 (Singapore) is by far the closest region to Thailand among all DigitalOcean options
• Significantly lower latency compared to European or American regions
• Ideal for websites and apps whose primary users are in Thailand or Southeast Asia
• Always test real latency from your actual network before committing to a region

Feature Availability Varies by Region

From our hands-on testing — not every service is available in every region — check feature availability for your target region before committing, especially for specialized services.

• Managed Databases: Some engines aren't available in ATL1 and RIC1 regions
• GPU Droplets: Limited to specific regions like NYC2, TOR1, and ATL1
• App Platform (static sites): Capacity constraints in SGP1, TOR1, and BLR1
• Kubernetes GPU nodes: Only available in regions that support GPU Droplets

How to Choose the Right Region for Your Project

Start with where your users are, verify the features you need are available there, then weigh secondary factors like minor regional price differences.

• First: Identify where most of your users are and pick the closest region
• Second: Verify that required features (Managed DB, GPU, Kubernetes, etc.) are fully available in that region
• Third: Compare pricing if multiple regions meet the first two requirements
• For projects with users spread across multiple continents, consider a multi-region setup with Load Balancer or CDN

Can You Move a Droplet Across Regions?

A point users often miss: direct cross-region migration isn't supported — the common approach is to snapshot the Droplet and create a new one from that snapshot in the target region.

• There's no direct 'move region' button for existing Droplets
• Standard approach: Create a snapshot of your current Droplet, then spin up a new one from that snapshot in your target region
• Test the new instance thoroughly before you shut down the old one
• Plan for downtime and have your DNS cutover to the new instance ready to go

Summary: Recommended Regions for Thai Users

SGP1 (Singapore) remains the top recommendation for Thailand-focused latency, while multi-region setups suit projects with users across multiple continents.

• Thailand/Southeast Asia–focused projects: Make SGP1 your primary region
• Multi-continent projects: Combine multiple regions with Load Balancer/CDN
• Always verify that specialized features are available in your target region before deciding
• Test real-world latency from your end-user network before making a permanent region choice

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