Bangkok to Dubai
-3hBangkok
ICTSOURCEDubai
GSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and GST on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and GST (Gulf 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.
GST – Gulf Standard Time
UTC+04:00Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.
- •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.
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 Dubai
WikipediaDubai 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.
Dubai has no income tax, making it a major hub for international business.
Time Conversion Guide: Bangkok to Dubai
Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Dubai runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. That puts Bangkok 3 hours behind Dubai — a difference of -3h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok it is 6:00 AM in Dubai. Midnight in Bangkok is 9:00 PM in Dubai. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Bangkok to Dubai time conversion table
| Bangkok (ICT) | Dubai (GST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Bangkok to Dubai time
- Scheduling a call from Bangkok to Dubai: a 10:00 AM start in Bangkok lands at 7:00 AM in Dubai, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Bangkok and Dubai are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT time (9:00 AM–2:00 PM GST). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Dubai local time against Bangkok keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -3h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -3h gap is not.
- Block 12:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Bangkok and need Dubai 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 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.
Best time to call between Bangkok and Dubai
Both Bangkok and Dubai sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT, which is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM GST. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Bangkok and Dubai share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (12:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Bangkok is 3 hours behind Dubai (ICT UTC+07:00 → GST UTC+04:00). The shared working window is 12:00 PM–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 Bangkok and Dubai?
Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 3 hours behind Dubai (GST, UTC+04:00). The gap is currently -3h.
How do I convert Bangkok time to Dubai time?
Add -3h to Bangkok local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bangkok is 6:00 AM in Dubai.
What time is it in Dubai right now?
Dubai uses GST at UTC+04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -3h offset from Bangkok.
What is the best time to call Dubai from Bangkok?
Call between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:00 PM GST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Bangkok or Dubai?
Bangkok is 3 hours behind Dubai. When it is 12:00 PM in Bangkok it is 9:00 AM in Dubai.
Do Bangkok and Dubai use different time zones?
Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Dubai (UAE) uses GST at UTC+04:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and Asia/Dubai.
Does daylight saving time affect the Bangkok–Dubai difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -3h offset between Bangkok and Dubai 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 Dubai?
Not normally. The -3h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Dubai?
Dubai is -3h 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 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.
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 Dubai?
Standard business hours in Dubai are 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Bangkok and Dubai?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Bangkok works 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT and Dubai works 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST (-3h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Bangkok and Dubai?
Bangkok uses THB (฿) while Dubai uses AED (د.إ). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Bangkok and Dubai compare in size?
Bangkok has a population of approximately 8.3 million (metro: 14.6 million), while Dubai has approximately 3.5 million (metro: 4.1 million).
What are the major landmarks in Bangkok and Dubai?
Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho. Dubai is famous for Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab.
Do Bangkok and Dubai have stock exchanges?
Yes. Bangkok has the SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand) and Dubai has the DFM (Dubai Financial Market). The -3h 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 GST timezone?
Major cities in the GST timezone include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Baku, Tbilisi.
What is the UTC offset for GST?
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is at UTC+04:00.
What should I know about the GST timezone?
Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time. GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
When is it midnight in Bangkok, what time is it in Dubai?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Bangkok (ICT), it is -3h later in Dubai (GST).
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