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Bangkok to Doha

-4h

Bangkok

ICTSOURCE
Thailand · UTC+07:00
HH12
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MM00
  
12:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Doha

AST
Qatar · UTC+03:00
HH08
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MM00
  
08:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Bangkok
Doha
12:00 AM
8:00 PM-1
2:00 AM
10:00 PM-1
4:00 AM
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
2:00 AM
8:00 AM
4:00 AM
10:00 AM
6:00 AM
12:00 PM
8:00 AM
2:00 PM
10:00 AM
4:00 PM
12:00 PM
6:00 PM
2:00 PM
8:00 PM
4:00 PM
10:00 PM
6:00 PM

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

ICT and AST on the World Map

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

ICTASTBangkokHo Chi Minh CityHanoiJakartaRiyadhJeddahDohaKuwait City
ICT Zone
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AST Zone

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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

AST – Arabia Standard Time

UTC+03:00

Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+03:00) is the time zone for Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf states of the Arabian peninsula.

Countries in AST
Saudi ArabiaQatarKuwaitBahrainIraqYemen
Major Cities in AST
RiyadhJeddahDohaKuwait CityBaghdad
Key Facts about AST
  • •None of the Gulf states on Arabia Standard Time observe daylight saving.
  • •AST is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time.
  • •Riyadh is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter.
  • •The AST abbreviation is shared with Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00).
Daylight Saving:No – UTC+03:00 year-round
Learn more about AST on Wikipedia

About Bangkok

Wikipedia

Bangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.

Population:8.3 million
Metro:14.6 million
Business Hours:8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT
Currency:THB (฿)
Stock Exchange:SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand)
Key Landmarks
Grand PalaceWat ArunWat PhoChatuchak MarketKhao San Road
Did You Know?

Bangkok is one of the world's most visited cities, with over 22 million visitors annually.

Learn more about ICT timezone →

About Doha

Wikipedia

Doha operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3, same as Riyadh. As the world's leading LNG exporter, Doha time influences global energy trading.

Population:1.2 million
Metro:2.4 million
Business Hours:7:00 AM - 3:00 PM AST (Sunday-Thursday)
Currency:QAR (﷼)
Stock Exchange:QSE (Qatar Stock Exchange)
Key Landmarks
Museum of Islamic ArtSouq WaqifThe Pearl-QatarKatara Cultural VillageAspire Tower
Did You Know?

Doha is home to Al Jazeera, one of the world's largest news networks.

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Bangkok to Doha Time Difference – Complete Guide

Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Doha runs on Arabian Standard Time (AST) at UTC+03:00. That puts Bangkok 4 hours behind Doha — a difference of -4h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok it is 5:00 AM in Doha. Midnight in Bangkok is 8:00 PM in Doha. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Bangkok to Doha time conversion table

Bangkok (ICT)Doha (AST)Day
12:00 AM8:00 PMprevious day
6:00 AM2:00 AMsame day
7:00 AM3:00 AMsame day
8:00 AM4:00 AMsame day
9:00 AM5:00 AMsame day
12:00 PM8:00 AMsame day
3:00 PM11:00 AMsame day
5:00 PM1:00 PMsame day
6:00 PM2:00 PMsame day
9:00 PM5:00 PMsame day

Why people convert Bangkok to Doha time

  • Scheduling a call from Bangkok to Doha: a 10:00 AM start in Bangkok lands at 6:00 AM in Doha, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
  • Finding shared working hours: both Bangkok and Doha are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT time (9:00 AM–1:00 PM AST). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
  • Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Bangkok is 4:00 PM in Doha 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 -4h gap is not.
  • Block 1:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Bangkok and need Doha 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 AST (Arabia Standard Time)

Arabia Standard Time (AST) is fixed at UTC+03:00 all year across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq and Yemen. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so the offset never changes. The abbreviation collides with Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00) used in eastern Canada and the Caribbean; this page covers the Arabian peninsula meaning. Arabia Standard Time is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time, which makes scheduling with Europe straightforward — Riyadh is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter and level with it during European summer time.

Best time to call between Bangkok and Doha

Both Bangkok and Doha sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 1:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT, which is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM AST. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Bangkok and Doha overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

Bangkok is 4 hours behind Doha (ICT UTC+07:00 → AST UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Bangkok and Doha?

Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 4 hours behind Doha (AST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently -4h.

How do I convert Bangkok time to Doha time?

Add -4h to Bangkok local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bangkok is 5:00 AM in Doha.

What time is it in Doha right now?

Doha uses AST at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -4h offset from Bangkok.

What is the best time to call Doha from Bangkok?

Call between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT — that maps to 9:00 AM–1:00 PM AST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Bangkok or Doha?

Bangkok is 4 hours behind Doha. When it is 12:00 PM in Bangkok it is 8:00 AM in Doha.

Do Bangkok and Doha use different time zones?

Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Doha (Qatar) uses AST at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and Asia/Qatar.

Does daylight saving time affect the Bangkok–Doha difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -4h offset between Bangkok and Doha 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 Doha?

Not normally. The -4h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Bangkok and Doha?

Doha is -4h 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 Doha in?

Doha operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3, same as Riyadh. As the world's leading LNG exporter, Doha time influences global energy trading.

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 Doha?

Standard business hours in Doha are 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM AST (Sunday-Thursday).

What is the best time to schedule a call between Bangkok and Doha?

The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Bangkok works 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT and Doha works 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM AST (Sunday-Thursday) (-4h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.

What currencies are used in Bangkok and Doha?

Bangkok uses THB (฿) while Doha uses QAR (﷼). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.

How do Bangkok and Doha compare in size?

Bangkok has a population of approximately 8.3 million (metro: 14.6 million), while Doha has approximately 1.2 million (metro: 2.4 million).

What are the major landmarks in Bangkok and Doha?

Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho. Doha is famous for Museum of Islamic Art, Souq Waqif, The Pearl-Qatar.

Do Bangkok and Doha have stock exchanges?

Yes. Bangkok has the SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand) and Doha has the QSE (Qatar Stock Exchange). The -4h 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 AST timezone?

Major cities in the AST timezone include Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, Kuwait City, Baghdad.

What is the UTC offset for AST?

Arabia Standard Time (AST) is at UTC+03:00.

What should I know about the AST timezone?

None of the Gulf states on Arabia Standard Time observe daylight saving. AST is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time.

When is it midnight in Bangkok, what time is it in Doha?

When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Bangkok (ICT), it is -4h later in Doha (AST).