Bangkok to PDT
-14hBangkok
ICTSOURCEPDT
PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and PDT (Pacific Daylight 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.
PDT – Pacific Daylight Time
UTC-07:00Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is the daylight saving offset on the US/Canada Pacific coast, 7 hours behind UTC.
- •PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00.
- •Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
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.
Comparing Time Zones: Bangkok and PDT
Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. PDT runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00. That puts Bangkok 14 hours behind PDT — a difference of -14h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok it is 7:00 PM in PDT on the previous day. Midnight in Bangkok is 10:00 AM in PDT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Bangkok to PDT time conversion table
| Bangkok (ICT) | PDT (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Bangkok to PDT time
- Scheduling a call from Bangkok to PDT: a 10:00 AM start in Bangkok lands at 8:00 PM in PDT the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -14h gap: Bangkok and PDT 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 PDT is 7:00 PM in Bangkok.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Bangkok is 6:00 AM in PDT 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 -14h gap is not.
- With a -14h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Bangkok takes the early slot, the next week PDT 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 PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is observed from March to November on the Pacific coast. During PDT, the west coast is 7 hours behind UTC and only 2 hours behind the east coast's EDT.
Best time to call between Bangkok and PDT
With a -14h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. PDT opens at 9:00 AM PDT, which is 7:00 PM in Bangkok, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Bangkok and PDT have no shared working hours because of the -14h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Bangkok is 14 hours behind PDT (ICT UTC+07:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Bangkok
Does not observe DST
PDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Bangkok and PDT?
Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 14 hours behind PDT (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -14h.
How do I convert Bangkok time to PDT time?
Add -14h to Bangkok local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bangkok is 7:00 PM in PDT (previous day).
What time is it in PDT right now?
PDT uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -14h offset from Bangkok.
What is the best time to call PDT from Bangkok?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -14h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Bangkok, which is 11:00 PM in PDT.
Which is behind, Bangkok or PDT?
Bangkok is 14 hours behind PDT. When it is 12:00 PM in Bangkok it is 10:00 PM in PDT.
Do Bangkok and PDT use different time zones?
Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while PDT uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and America/Los_Angeles.
Does daylight saving time affect the Bangkok–PDT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -14h offset between Bangkok and PDT 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 PDT?
Sometimes. The -14h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Bangkok already falls on the in PDT.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and PDT?
PDT is -14h 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 PDT in?
PDT 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 PDT timezone?
Major cities in the PDT timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland.
What is the UTC offset for PDT?
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is at UTC-07:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PST.
What should I know about the PDT timezone?
PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00. Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
When is it midnight in Bangkok, what time is it in PDT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Bangkok (ICT), it is -14h later in PDT (PDT).
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