Thailand Time (ICT)
Live Thailand time, and a simple side-by-side world time comparison.
Thailand Time Comparison
Select a source location and any date/time (including future dates) to compare with Thailand.
Time entered is interpreted in the selected location's time zone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Thailand in?+
Thailand uses ICT (Indochina Time), which is UTC+7 all year.
Does Thailand use daylight saving time?+
No. Thailand does not observe daylight saving time.
Does Thailand have more than one time zone?+
No. Thailand uses one time zone nationwide.
Is Bangkok time the same as all of Thailand?+
Yes. Thailand uses one standard time zone nationwide.
What does ICT mean in Thailand time?+
ICT means Indochina Time, the standard time zone used by Thailand (UTC+7).
Why does Thailand use UTC+7?+
Thailand adopted UTC+7 as its standard time to align with neighbouring countries like Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Having a shared time zone simplifies trade, transport, broadcasting, and government coordination across the region.
Why is it called Indochina Time?+
The name “Indochina Time” comes from the historic geographic region of Indochina in mainland Southeast Asia. Although Thailand was never colonised, it shares the same regional time band as Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. The term is now simply an international time zone label used to describe UTC+7 across this part of the world.
How many hours ahead of UTC is Thailand?+
Thailand is 7 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+7).