Bangkok to Beijing
+1hBangkok
ICTSOURCEBeijing
CSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and CST on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and CST (China Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
ICT – Indochina Time
UTC+07:00Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world.
- •ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
- •Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia all share ICT.
CST – China Standard Time
UTC+08:00China Standard Time (CST) covers all of mainland China, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •China uses a single time zone despite spanning 5 geographical zones.
- •In Xinjiang (western China), sunset can be as late as midnight in summer.
- •China abolished daylight saving time in 1991.
- •The Shanghai Stock Exchange operates on CST/Beijing Time.
About Bangkok
WikipediaBangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.
Bangkok is one of the world's most visited cities, with over 22 million visitors annually.
Everything You Need to Know About Bangkok and Beijing Time
Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Beijing runs on China Standard Time (CST) at UTC+08:00. That puts Bangkok 1 hour ahead of Beijing — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok it is 10:00 AM in Beijing. Midnight in Bangkok is 1:00 AM in Beijing. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Bangkok to Beijing time conversion table
| Bangkok (ICT) | Beijing (CST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Bangkok to Beijing time
- Scheduling a call from Bangkok to Beijing: a 10:00 AM start in Bangkok lands at 11:00 AM in Beijing, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Bangkok and Beijing are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM ICT time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM CST). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Bangkok viewers need 10:00 AM in Beijing to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 11:00 PM if the event is anchored to Bangkok.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +1h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Bangkok and need Beijing colleagues present.
About ICT (Indochina Time)
Indochina Time (ICT) is used across Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Indonesia (Western time, WIB) also uses UTC+07:00. ICT does not observe daylight saving time.
About CST (China Standard Time)
China Standard Time (CST, also known as Beijing Time) is used across all of mainland China despite the country spanning five geographical time zones. This single-timezone policy was adopted in 1949. China does not observe daylight saving time. CST is shared with Hong Kong (HKT), Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, making UTC+08:00 one of the most used offsets in the world.
Best time to call between Bangkok and Beijing
Both Bangkok and Beijing sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT, which is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CST. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Bangkok and Beijing share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Bangkok is 1 hour ahead of Beijing (ICT UTC+07:00 → CST UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Beijing?
Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 1 hour ahead of Beijing (CST, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +1h.
How do I convert Bangkok time to Beijing time?
Add +1h to Bangkok local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bangkok is 10:00 AM in Beijing.
What time is it in Beijing right now?
Beijing uses CST at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +1h offset from Bangkok.
What is the best time to call Beijing from Bangkok?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM ICT — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Bangkok or Beijing?
Bangkok is 1 hour ahead of Beijing. When it is 12:00 PM in Bangkok it is 1:00 PM in Beijing.
Do Bangkok and Beijing use different time zones?
Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Beijing (China) uses CST at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and Asia/Shanghai.
Does daylight saving time affect the Bangkok–Beijing difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +1h offset between Bangkok and Beijing is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Bangkok's time zone?
ICT also covers Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
Which countries use ICT, Bangkok's zone?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Is there a day difference between Bangkok and Beijing?
Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Beijing?
Beijing is +1h from Bangkok.
What timezone is Bangkok in?
Bangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.
What timezone is Beijing in?
Beijing operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Bangkok?
Standard business hours in Bangkok are 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT.
Which countries use ICT (Indochina Time)?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Does ICT observe daylight saving time?
No, ICT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+07:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about ICT?
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
Which cities are in the CST timezone?
Major cities in the CST timezone include Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Taipei, Wuhan.
What is the UTC offset for CST?
China Standard Time (CST) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the CST timezone?
China uses a single time zone despite spanning 5 geographical zones. In Xinjiang (western China), sunset can be as late as midnight in summer.
When is it midnight in Bangkok, what time is it in Beijing?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Bangkok (ICT), it is +1h later in Beijing (CST).
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