Bangkok to Buenos Aires
-10hBangkok
ICTSOURCEBuenos Aires
ARTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and ART on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and ART (Argentina 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.
ART – Argentina Time
UTC-03:00Argentina Time (ART) is the standard time for Argentina, 3 hours behind UTC.
- •Argentina does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Buenos Aires is one of the most visited cities in South America.
- •ART is the same offset as BRT (UTC-03:00).
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 Buenos Aires
WikipediaBuenos Aires operates on Argentina Time (ART), UTC-3. As South America's most European city, Buenos Aires coordinates with Brazilian markets in the same timezone.
The Teatro Colón is considered one of the best opera houses in the world for acoustics.
Bangkok vs Buenos Aires: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Buenos Aires runs on Argentina Standard Time (ART) at UTC-03:00. That puts Bangkok 10 hours behind Buenos Aires — a difference of -10h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok it is 11:00 PM in Buenos Aires on the previous day. Midnight in Bangkok is 2:00 PM in Buenos Aires. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Bangkok to Buenos Aires time conversion table
| Bangkok (ICT) | Buenos Aires (ART) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Bangkok to Buenos Aires time
- Scheduling a call from Bangkok to Buenos Aires: a 10:00 AM start in Bangkok lands at 12:00 AM in Buenos Aires, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -10h gap: Bangkok and Buenos Aires have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Buenos Aires is 11:00 PM in Bangkok.
- Coordinating a Bangkok-based team with Buenos Aires contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -10h gap is not.
- With a -10h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Bangkok takes the early slot, the next week Buenos Aires does.
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 ART (Argentina Time)
Argentina Time (ART) is the time zone used throughout Argentina. Argentina does not observe daylight saving time. ART shares the same offset as Brasilia Time (BRT) and Uruguay's UYT.
Best time to call between Bangkok and Buenos Aires
With a -10h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Buenos Aires opens at 9:00 AM ART, which is 11:00 PM in Bangkok, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Bangkok and Buenos Aires have no shared working hours because of the -10h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Bangkok is 10 hours behind Buenos Aires (ICT UTC+07:00 → ART UTC-03:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Buenos Aires?
Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 10 hours behind Buenos Aires (ART, UTC-03:00). The gap is currently -10h.
How do I convert Bangkok time to Buenos Aires time?
Add -10h to Bangkok local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bangkok is 11:00 PM in Buenos Aires (previous day).
What time is it in Buenos Aires right now?
Buenos Aires uses ART at UTC-03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -10h offset from Bangkok.
What is the best time to call Buenos Aires from Bangkok?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -10h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Bangkok, which is 3:00 AM in Buenos Aires.
Which is behind, Bangkok or Buenos Aires?
Bangkok is 10 hours behind Buenos Aires. When it is 12:00 PM in Bangkok it is 2:00 AM in Buenos Aires.
Do Bangkok and Buenos Aires use different time zones?
Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Buenos Aires (Argentina) uses ART at UTC-03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and America/Buenos_Aires.
Does daylight saving time affect the Bangkok–Buenos Aires difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -10h offset between Bangkok and Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires?
Not normally. The -10h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires is -10h 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 Buenos Aires in?
Buenos Aires operates on Argentina Time (ART), UTC-3. As South America's most European city, Buenos Aires coordinates with Brazilian markets in the same timezone.
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 Buenos Aires?
Standard business hours in Buenos Aires are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM ART.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Bangkok and Buenos Aires?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Bangkok works 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT and Buenos Aires works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM ART (-10h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Bangkok and Buenos Aires?
Bangkok uses THB (฿) while Buenos Aires uses ARS ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Bangkok and Buenos Aires compare in size?
Bangkok has a population of approximately 8.3 million (metro: 14.6 million), while Buenos Aires has approximately 3 million (metro: 15.4 million).
What are the major landmarks in Bangkok and Buenos Aires?
Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho. Buenos Aires is famous for Casa Rosada, Teatro Colón, La Boca.
Do Bangkok and Buenos Aires have stock exchanges?
Yes. Bangkok has the SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand) and Buenos Aires has the BCBA (Buenos Aires Stock Exchange). The -10h 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 ART timezone?
Major cities in the ART timezone include Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario, Mendoza, La Plata, Tucumán.
What is the UTC offset for ART?
Argentina Time (ART) is at UTC-03:00.
What should I know about the ART timezone?
Argentina does not observe daylight saving time. Buenos Aires is one of the most visited cities in South America.
When is it midnight in Bangkok, what time is it in Buenos Aires?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Bangkok (ICT), it is -10h later in Buenos Aires (ART).
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