Bangkok to Lima
-12hBangkok
ICTSOURCELima
PETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and PET on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and PET (Peru 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.
PET – Peru Time
UTC-05:00Peru Time (PET) is the standard time for Peru, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •Peru does not observe daylight saving time.
- •PET is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00).
- •Lima is the 5th largest city in the Americas.
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.
Bangkok vs Lima: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Lima runs on Peru Standard Time (PET) at UTC-05:00. That puts Bangkok 12 hours behind Lima — a difference of -12h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok it is 9:00 PM in Lima on the previous day. Midnight in Bangkok is 12:00 PM in Lima. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Bangkok to Lima time conversion table
| Bangkok (ICT) | Lima (PET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Bangkok to Lima time
- Scheduling a call from Bangkok to Lima: a 10:00 AM start in Bangkok lands at 10:00 PM in Lima the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -12h gap: Bangkok and Lima 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 Lima is 9:00 PM in Bangkok.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Lima local time against Bangkok keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -12h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -12h gap is not.
- With a -12h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Bangkok takes the early slot, the next week Lima 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 PET (Peru Time)
Peru Time (PET) is the time zone used throughout Peru. Peru does not observe daylight saving time. PET shares the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00). Lima, the capital, is the economic center of Peru.
Best time to call between Bangkok and Lima
With a -12h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Lima opens at 9:00 AM PET, which is 9:00 PM in Bangkok, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Bangkok and Lima have no shared working hours because of the -12h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Bangkok is 12 hours behind Lima (ICT UTC+07:00 → PET UTC-05:00). 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 Lima?
Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 12 hours behind Lima (PET, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -12h.
How do I convert Bangkok time to Lima time?
Add -12h to Bangkok local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bangkok is 9:00 PM in Lima (previous day).
What time is it in Lima right now?
Lima uses PET at UTC-05:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -12h offset from Bangkok.
What is the best time to call Lima from Bangkok?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -12h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Bangkok, which is 1:00 AM in Lima.
Which is behind, Bangkok or Lima?
Bangkok is 12 hours behind Lima. When it is 12:00 PM in Bangkok it is 12:00 AM in Lima.
Do Bangkok and Lima use different time zones?
Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Lima (Peru) uses PET at UTC-05:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and America/Lima.
Does daylight saving time affect the Bangkok–Lima difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -12h offset between Bangkok and Lima 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 Lima?
Sometimes. The -12h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Bangkok already falls on the in Lima.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Lima?
Lima is -12h 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 Lima in?
Lima 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 PET timezone?
Major cities in the PET timezone include Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo, Cusco, Callao.
What is the UTC offset for PET?
Peru Time (PET) is at UTC-05:00.
What should I know about the PET timezone?
Peru does not observe daylight saving time. PET is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00).
When is it midnight in Bangkok, what time is it in Lima?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Bangkok (ICT), it is -12h later in Lima (PET).
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