ICT to PKT
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PKTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and PKT on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and PKT (Pakistan 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.
PKT – Pakistan Standard Time
UTC+05:00Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) is the time zone for Pakistan, 5 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Pakistan does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Karachi is one of the world's most populous cities.
- •PKT is the same offset as Uzbekistan (UZT) and Yekaterinburg (YEKT).
Comparing Time Zones: ICT and PKT
ICT runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. PKT runs on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) at UTC+05:00. That puts ICT 2 hours behind PKT — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in ICT it is 7:00 AM in PKT. Midnight in ICT is 10:00 PM in PKT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
ICT to PKT time conversion table
| ICT (ICT) | PKT (PKT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert ICT to PKT time
- Scheduling a call from ICT to PKT: a 10:00 AM start in ICT lands at 8:00 AM in PKT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both ICT and PKT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM ICT time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM PKT). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: ICT viewers need 7:00 AM in PKT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 2:00 AM if the event is anchored to ICT.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
- Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from ICT and need PKT 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 PKT (Pakistan Standard Time)
Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) is the time zone used throughout Pakistan. PKT does not observe daylight saving time. Pakistan is the 5th most populous country in the world.
Best time to call between ICT and PKT
Both ICT and PKT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM ICT, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PKT. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
ICT and PKT share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM ICT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
ICT is 2 hours behind PKT (ICT UTC+07:00 → PKT UTC+05:00). The shared working window is 11:00 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 ICT and PKT?
ICT (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 2 hours behind PKT (PKT, UTC+05:00). The gap is currently -2h.
How do I convert ICT time to PKT time?
Add -2h to ICT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in ICT is 7:00 AM in PKT.
What time is it in PKT right now?
PKT uses PKT at UTC+05:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -2h offset from ICT.
What is the best time to call PKT from ICT?
Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM ICT — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PKT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, ICT or PKT?
ICT is 2 hours behind PKT. When it is 12:00 PM in ICT it is 10:00 AM in PKT.
Does daylight saving time affect the ICT–PKT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -2h offset between ICT and PKT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share ICT's time zone?
ICT also covers Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
Which countries use ICT, ICT's zone?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Is there a day difference between ICT and PKT?
Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between ICT and PKT?
PKT is -2h from ICT.
What timezone is ICT in?
ICT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is PKT in?
PKT operates on its local timezone.
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 PKT timezone?
Major cities in the PKT timezone include Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Peshawar.
What is the UTC offset for PKT?
Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) is at UTC+05:00.
What should I know about the PKT timezone?
Pakistan does not observe daylight saving time. Karachi is one of the world's most populous cities.
When is it midnight in ICT, what time is it in PKT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in ICT (ICT), it is -2h later in PKT (PKT).
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