Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Dubai to ICT

+3h

Dubai

GSTSOURCE

UAE · UTC+04:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

ICT

UTC+07:00

HH03

MM00

15:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Dubai

ICT

12:00 AM

3:00 AM

2:00 AM

5:00 AM

4:00 AM

7:00 AM

6:00 AM

9:00 AM

8:00 AM

11:00 AM

10:00 AM

1:00 PM

12:00 PM

3:00 PM

2:00 PM

5:00 PM

4:00 PM

7:00 PM

6:00 PM

9:00 PM

8:00 PM

11:00 PM

10:00 PM

1:00 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

GST and ICT on the World Map

The map below highlights the GST (Gulf Standard Time) and ICT (Indochina Time) timezone regions across the globe.

GST Zone

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ICT Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

GST – Gulf Standard Time

UTC+04:00

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in GST

UAEOmanGeorgiaAzerbaijanMauritius

Major Cities in GST

DubaiAbu DhabiMuscatBakuTbilisi

Key Facts about GST

•Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
•GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
•The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+04:00 year-round

Learn more about GST on Wikipedia

ICT – Indochina Time

UTC+07:00

Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in ICT

ThailandVietnamCambodiaLaosIndonesia (WIB)

Major Cities in ICT

BangkokHo Chi Minh CityHanoiJakartaPhnom PenhVientiane

Key Facts about ICT

•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.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+07:00 year-round

Learn more about ICT on Wikipedia

About Dubai

Wikipedia

Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.

Population:3.5 million

Metro:4.1 million

Business Hours:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST

Currency:AED (د.إ)

Stock Exchange:DFM (Dubai Financial Market)

Key Landmarks

Burj KhalifaPalm JumeirahBurj Al ArabDubai MallDubai Frame

Did You Know?

Dubai has no income tax, making it a major hub for international business.

Learn more about GST timezone →

Dubai to ICT Time Difference – Complete Guide

Dubai runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. ICT runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. That puts Dubai 3 hours ahead of ICT — a difference of +3h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Dubai it is 12:00 PM in ICT. Midnight in Dubai is 3:00 AM in ICT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Dubai to ICT time conversion table

Dubai (GST)	ICT (ICT)	Day
12:00 AM	3:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	9:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	10:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	11:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	12:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	3:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	6:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	8:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	9:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	12:00 AM	next day

Why people convert Dubai to ICT time

Scheduling a call from Dubai to ICT: a 10:00 AM start in Dubai lands at 1:00 PM in ICT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Dubai and ICT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM GST time (12:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking ICT local time against Dubai keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +3h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM GST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +3h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–2:00 PM GST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Dubai and need ICT colleagues present.

About GST (Gulf Standard Time)

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.

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 Dubai and ICT

Both Dubai and ICT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–2:00 PM GST, which is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Dubai and ICT share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–2:00 PM GST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Dubai is 3 hours ahead of ICT (GST UTC+04:00 → ICT UTC+07:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM GST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and ICT?

Dubai (GST, UTC+04:00) is 3 hours ahead of ICT (ICT, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently +3h.

How do I convert Dubai time to ICT time?

Add +3h to Dubai local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Dubai is 12:00 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 +3h offset from Dubai.

What is the best time to call ICT from Dubai?

Call between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM GST — that maps to 12:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, Dubai or ICT?

Dubai is 3 hours ahead of ICT. When it is 12:00 PM in Dubai it is 3:00 PM in ICT.

Do Dubai and ICT use different time zones?

Dubai (UAE) uses GST at UTC+04:00, while ICT uses ICT at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Dubai and Asia/Bangkok.

Does daylight saving time affect the Dubai–ICT difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +3h offset between Dubai and ICT is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Dubai's time zone?

GST also covers Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Baku, Tbilisi.

Which countries use GST, Dubai's zone?

GST is used in UAE, Oman, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Mauritius.

Is there a day difference between Dubai and ICT?

Not normally. The +3h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Dubai and ICT?

ICT is +3h from Dubai.

What timezone is Dubai in?

Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.