Bangkok to Vancouver
-14hBangkok
ICTSOURCEVancouver
PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and PDT (Pacific 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.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
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 Vancouver
WikipediaVancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
The city consistently ranks among the world's most livable cities.
Time Conversion Guide: Bangkok to Vancouver
Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Vancouver runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Bangkok 14 hours behind Vancouver — a difference of -14h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok it is 7:00 PM in Vancouver on the previous day. Midnight in Bangkok is 10:00 AM in Vancouver.Vancouver observes daylight saving time while Bangkok does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Bangkok to Vancouver time conversion table
| Bangkok (ICT) | Vancouver (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Bangkok to Vancouver time
- Scheduling a call from Bangkok to Vancouver: a 10:00 AM start in Bangkok lands at 8:00 PM in Vancouver the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -14h gap: Bangkok and Vancouver 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 Vancouver is 7:00 PM in Bangkok.
- Coordinating a Bangkok-based team with Vancouver contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -14h gap is not.
- With a -14h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Bangkok takes the early slot, the next week Vancouver 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 PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
Best time to call between Bangkok and Vancouver
With a -14h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Vancouver opens at 9:00 AM PDT, which is 7:00 PM in Bangkok, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Bangkok and Vancouver have no shared working hours because of the -14h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Bangkok is 14 hours behind Vancouver (ICT UTC+07:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). 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
Vancouver
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Vancouver?
Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 14 hours behind Vancouver (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -14h.
How do I convert Bangkok time to Vancouver time?
Add -14h to Bangkok local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bangkok is 7:00 PM in Vancouver (previous day).
What time is it in Vancouver right now?
Vancouver uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -14h offset from Bangkok.
What is the best time to call Vancouver from Bangkok?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -14h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Bangkok, which is 11:00 PM in Vancouver.
Which is behind, Bangkok or Vancouver?
Bangkok is 14 hours behind Vancouver. When it is 12:00 PM in Bangkok it is 10:00 PM in Vancouver.
Do Bangkok and Vancouver use different time zones?
Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Vancouver (Canada) uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and America/Vancouver.
Does daylight saving time affect the Bangkok–Vancouver difference?
Yes at the moment: Vancouver is on daylight saving time and Bangkok is not, so the -14h 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 Vancouver?
Sometimes. The -14h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Bangkok already falls on the in Vancouver.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Vancouver?
Vancouver is -14h 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 Vancouver in?
Vancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
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 Vancouver?
Standard business hours in Vancouver are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Bangkok and Vancouver?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Bangkok works 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT and Vancouver works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST (-14h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Bangkok and Vancouver?
Bangkok uses THB (฿) while Vancouver uses CAD (C$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Bangkok and Vancouver compare in size?
Bangkok has a population of approximately 8.3 million (metro: 14.6 million), while Vancouver has approximately 675,000 (metro: 2.6 million).
What are the major landmarks in Bangkok and Vancouver?
Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho. Vancouver is famous for Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Gastown.
Do Bangkok and Vancouver have stock exchanges?
Yes. Bangkok has the SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand) and Vancouver has the TSX-V (TSX Venture Exchange). The -14h 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 PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in Bangkok, what time is it in Vancouver?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Bangkok (ICT), it is -14h later in Vancouver (PST).
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