Bangkok to Toronto
-11hBangkok
ICTSOURCEToronto
EDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and EDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and EDT (Eastern 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.
EST – Eastern Standard Time
UTC-05:00Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population.
- •The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
- •23 US states are fully or partially in the Eastern Time Zone.
- •EST was established by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
- •Over 47% of the US population lives in the Eastern Time Zone.
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 Toronto
WikipediaToronto shares Eastern Time (EST/EDT) with New York. As Canada's largest city and financial center, Toronto's TSX is among North America's largest stock exchanges.
Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world - over 50% of residents were born outside Canada.
Time Conversion Guide: Bangkok to Toronto
Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Toronto runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Bangkok 11 hours behind Toronto — a difference of -11h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok it is 10:00 PM in Toronto on the previous day. Midnight in Bangkok is 1:00 PM in Toronto.Toronto observes daylight saving time while Bangkok does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Bangkok to Toronto time conversion table
| Bangkok (ICT) | Toronto (EDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Bangkok to Toronto time
- Scheduling a call from Bangkok to Toronto: a 10:00 AM start in Bangkok lands at 11:00 PM in Toronto the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -11h gap: Bangkok and Toronto 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 Toronto is 10:00 PM in Bangkok.
- Watching a live event or market open: Bangkok viewers need 10:00 PM in Toronto to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 11:00 AM if the event is anchored to Bangkok.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -11h gap is not.
- With a -11h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Bangkok takes the early slot, the next week Toronto does.
- Toronto: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is observed during the winter months in the eastern part of North America. It covers 23 US states and parts of Canada including Ontario and Quebec. EST is the most populous time zone in the United States, home to major financial centers like New York City and global organizations headquartered in Washington D.C. During daylight saving time (March–November), clocks shift to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). The time zone also covers parts of the Caribbean and Central America including Panama, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.
Best time to call between Bangkok and Toronto
With a -11h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Toronto opens at 9:00 AM EDT, which is 10:00 PM in Bangkok, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Bangkok and Toronto have no shared working hours because of the -11h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Bangkok is 11 hours behind Toronto (ICT UTC+07:00 → EDT UTC-04:00). 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
Toronto
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Toronto?
Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 11 hours behind Toronto (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently -11h.
How do I convert Bangkok time to Toronto time?
Add -11h to Bangkok local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bangkok is 10:00 PM in Toronto (previous day).
What time is it in Toronto right now?
Toronto uses EDT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -11h offset from Bangkok.
What is the best time to call Toronto from Bangkok?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -11h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Bangkok, which is 2:00 AM in Toronto.
Which is behind, Bangkok or Toronto?
Bangkok is 11 hours behind Toronto. When it is 12:00 PM in Bangkok it is 1:00 AM in Toronto.
Do Bangkok and Toronto use different time zones?
Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Toronto (Canada) uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and America/Toronto.
Does daylight saving time affect the Bangkok–Toronto difference?
Yes at the moment: Toronto is on daylight saving time and Bangkok is not, so the -11h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
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 Toronto?
Not normally. The -11h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Toronto?
Toronto is -11h 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 Toronto in?
Toronto shares Eastern Time (EST/EDT) with New York. As Canada's largest city and financial center, Toronto's TSX is among North America's largest stock exchanges.
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 Toronto?
Standard business hours in Toronto are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Bangkok and Toronto?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Bangkok works 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT and Toronto works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST (-11h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Bangkok and Toronto?
Bangkok uses THB (฿) while Toronto uses CAD (C$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Bangkok and Toronto compare in size?
Bangkok has a population of approximately 8.3 million (metro: 14.6 million), while Toronto has approximately 2.9 million (metro: 6.3 million).
What are the major landmarks in Bangkok and Toronto?
Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho. Toronto is famous for CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Ripley's Aquarium.
Do Bangkok and Toronto have stock exchanges?
Yes. Bangkok has the SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand) and Toronto has the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange). The -11h 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 EST timezone?
Major cities in the EST timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
What is the UTC offset for EST?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is at UTC-05:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EDT.
What should I know about the EST timezone?
EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
When is it midnight in Bangkok, what time is it in Toronto?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Bangkok (ICT), it is -11h later in Toronto (EST).
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