Austria to ICT
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CEST and ICT on the World Map
The map below highlights the CEST (Central European Time) and ICT (Indochina Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CET – Central European Time
UTC+01:00Central European Time (CET) is used across most of Western and Central Europe, 1 hour ahead of UTC.
- •CET covers more European countries than any other time zone.
- •Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
- •The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Euronext (Amsterdam/Paris), and Borsa Italiana operate on CET.
- •Over 500 million people live in the CET time zone.
- •France moved to CET during the German occupation in WWII and never switched back.
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.
Everything You Need to Know About Austria and ICT Time
Austria runs on Central European Summer Time (CEST) at UTC+02:00, currently observing daylight saving time. ICT runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. That puts Austria 5 hours ahead of ICT — a difference of +5h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Austria it is 2:00 PM in ICT. Midnight in Austria is 5:00 AM in ICT.Austria observes daylight saving time while ICT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Austria to ICT time conversion table
| Austria (CEST) | ICT (ICT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Austria to ICT time
- Scheduling a call from Austria to ICT: a 10:00 AM start in Austria lands at 3:00 PM in ICT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Austria and ICT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM CEST time (2:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking ICT local time against Austria keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +5h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +5h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–12:00 PM CEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Austria and need ICT colleagues present.
- Austria: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +5h gap.
About CET (Central European Time)
Central European Time (CET) is the standard time zone for most of Europe, covering over 30 countries from Spain to Poland, and from Norway to Italy. CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT and is used by the European Union's most populous nations. During summer, most CET countries switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+02:00). Major European financial markets in Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam operate on CET.
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.
Best time to call between Austria and ICT
Both Austria and ICT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–12:00 PM CEST, which is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Austria and ICT overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Austria is 5 hours ahead of ICT (CEST UTC+02:00 → ICT UTC+07:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM CEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Austria
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+02:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
ICT
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Austria and ICT?
Austria (CEST, UTC+02:00) is 5 hours ahead of ICT (ICT, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently +5h.
How do I convert Austria time to ICT time?
Add +5h to Austria local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Austria is 2:00 PM in ICT.
What time is it in ICT right now?
ICT uses ICT at UTC+07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +5h offset from Austria.
What is the best time to call ICT from Austria?
Call between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM CEST — that maps to 2:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Austria or ICT?
Austria is 5 hours ahead of ICT. When it is 12:00 PM in Austria it is 5:00 PM in ICT.
Do Austria and ICT use different time zones?
Austria (Austria) uses CEST at UTC+02:00, while ICT uses ICT at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Vienna and Asia/Bangkok.
Does daylight saving time affect the Austria–ICT difference?
Yes at the moment: Austria is on daylight saving time and ICT is not, so the +5h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Austria's time zone?
CEST also covers Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna, Warsaw and 10 more.
Which countries use CEST, Austria's zone?
CEST is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland and 19 more.
Is there a day difference between Austria and ICT?
Not normally. The +5h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Austria and ICT?
ICT is +5h from Austria.
What timezone is Austria in?
Austria operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is ICT in?
ICT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use CET (Central European Time)?
CET is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, and 21 more countries.
Does CET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, CET switches to CEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about CET?
CET covers more European countries than any other time zone. Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
Which cities are in the ICT timezone?
Major cities in the ICT timezone include Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
What is the UTC offset for ICT?
Indochina Time (ICT) is at UTC+07:00.
What should I know about the ICT timezone?
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
When is it midnight in Austria, what time is it in ICT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Austria (CET), it is +5h later in ICT (ICT).
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