Bangkok to Colombo
-1h 30mBangkok
ICTSOURCEColombo
ISTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and IST on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and IST (India 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.
IST – India Standard Time
UTC+05:30India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India and Sri Lanka, 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
- •India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
- •India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
- •IST is one of only a handful of time zones with a 30-minute offset.
- •IST is the most populous single time zone in the world with over 1.4 billion people.
- •The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) operate on IST.
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.
About Colombo
WikipediaColombo operates on Sri Lanka Time (SLST), UTC+5:30. Sharing India's timezone, Colombo is a key South Asian trade and tourism hub.
Sri Lanka Standard Time (SLST) uses UTC+5:30, same offset as India.
Understanding the -1h 30m Gap: Bangkok vs Colombo
Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Colombo runs on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+05:30. That puts Bangkok 1 hour 30 minutes behind Colombo — a difference of -1h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok it is 7:30 AM in Colombo. Midnight in Bangkok is 10:30 PM in Colombo. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Bangkok to Colombo time conversion table
| Bangkok (ICT) | Colombo (IST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:30 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:30 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:30 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:30 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:30 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:30 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:30 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:30 PM | same day |
Why people convert Bangkok to Colombo time
- Scheduling a call from Bangkok to Colombo: a 10:00 AM start in Bangkok lands at 8:30 AM in Colombo, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Bangkok and Colombo are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM ICT time (9:00 AM–3:30 PM IST). That is roughly 6 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Bangkok is 6:30 PM in Colombo makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h 30m gap is not.
- Block 10:30 AM–5:00 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Bangkok and need Colombo 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 IST (India Standard Time)
India Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka. It is based on the 82.5°E meridian, passing through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. India uses a single time zone despite spanning roughly 30° of longitude, which has been debated. IST does not observe daylight saving time. India is the world's most populous country, making IST one of the most-used time zones globally. The IT outsourcing industry and call centers operate primarily on IST, making the EST-to-IST conversion one of the most searched timezone conversions.
Best time to call between Bangkok and Colombo
Both Bangkok and Colombo sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:30 AM–5:00 PM ICT, which is 9:00 AM–3:30 PM IST. That gives roughly 6 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Bangkok and Colombo share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (10:30 AM–5:00 PM ICT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Bangkok is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Colombo (ICT UTC+07:00 → IST UTC+05:30). The shared working window is 10:30 AM–5:00 PM ICT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Colombo?
Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Colombo (IST, UTC+05:30). The gap is currently -1h 30m.
How do I convert Bangkok time to Colombo time?
Add -1h 30m to Bangkok local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bangkok is 7:30 AM in Colombo.
What time is it in Colombo right now?
Colombo uses IST at UTC+05:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h 30m offset from Bangkok.
What is the best time to call Colombo from Bangkok?
Call between 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM ICT — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:30 PM IST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Bangkok or Colombo?
Bangkok is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Colombo. When it is 12:00 PM in Bangkok it is 10:30 AM in Colombo.
Do Bangkok and Colombo use different time zones?
Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Colombo (Sri Lanka) uses IST at UTC+05:30. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and Asia/Colombo.
Does daylight saving time affect the Bangkok–Colombo difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h 30m offset between Bangkok and Colombo 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 Colombo?
Not normally. The -1h 30m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Colombo?
Colombo is -1h 30m 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 Colombo in?
Colombo operates on Sri Lanka Time (SLST), UTC+5:30. Sharing India's timezone, Colombo is a key South Asian trade and tourism hub.
What are the business hours in Bangkok?
Standard business hours in Bangkok are 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT.
What are the business hours in Colombo?
Standard business hours in Colombo are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM IST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Bangkok and Colombo?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Bangkok works 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT and Colombo works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM IST (-1h 30m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Bangkok and Colombo?
Bangkok uses THB (฿) while Colombo uses LKR (Rs). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Bangkok and Colombo compare in size?
Bangkok has a population of approximately 8.3 million (metro: 14.6 million), while Colombo has approximately 752,000 (metro: 5.6 million).
What are the major landmarks in Bangkok and Colombo?
Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho. Colombo is famous for Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo Lotus Tower.
Do Bangkok and Colombo have stock exchanges?
Yes. Bangkok has the SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand) and Colombo has the CSE (Colombo Stock Exchange). The -1h 30m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
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 IST timezone?
Major cities in the IST timezone include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad.
What is the UTC offset for IST?
India Standard Time (IST) is at UTC+05:30.
What should I know about the IST timezone?
India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
When is it midnight in Bangkok, what time is it in Colombo?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Bangkok (ICT), it is -1h 30m later in Colombo (IST).
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