CET to Bangkok
+6hCET
CETSOURCEBangkok
ICTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CET and ICT on the World Map
The map below highlights the CET (Central European Time) and ICT (Indochina Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CET – Central European Time
UTC+01:00Central European Time (CET) is used across most of Western and Central Europe, 1 hour ahead of UTC.
- •CET covers more European countries than any other time zone.
- •Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
- •The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Euronext (Amsterdam/Paris), and Borsa Italiana operate on CET.
- •Over 500 million people live in the CET time zone.
- •France moved to CET during the German occupation in WWII and never switched back.
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.
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.
Everything You Need to Know About CET and Bangkok Time
CET runs on Central European Time (CET) at UTC+01:00. Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. That puts CET 6 hours ahead of Bangkok — a difference of +6h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in CET it is 3:00 PM in Bangkok. Midnight in CET is 6:00 AM in Bangkok. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
CET to Bangkok time conversion table
| CET (CET) | Bangkok (ICT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert CET to Bangkok time
- Scheduling a call from CET to Bangkok: a 10:00 AM start in CET lands at 4:00 PM in Bangkok, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both CET and Bangkok are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM CET time (3:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in CET is 2:00 AM in Bangkok makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +6h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from CET and need Bangkok colleagues present.
About CET (Central European Time)
Central European Time (CET) is the standard time zone for most of Europe, covering over 30 countries from Spain to Poland, and from Norway to Italy. CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT and is used by the European Union's most populous nations. During summer, most CET countries switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+02:00). Major European financial markets in Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam operate on CET.
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.
Best time to call between CET and Bangkok
Both CET and Bangkok sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CET, which is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
CET and Bangkok overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
CET is 6 hours ahead of Bangkok (CET UTC+01:00 → ICT UTC+07:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CET. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
CET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+02:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Bangkok
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CET and Bangkok?
CET (CET, UTC+01:00) is 6 hours ahead of Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently +6h.
How do I convert CET time to Bangkok time?
Add +6h to CET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in CET is 3:00 PM in Bangkok.
What time is it in Bangkok right now?
Bangkok uses ICT at UTC+07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +6h offset from CET.
What is the best time to call Bangkok from CET?
Call between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM CET — that maps to 3:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, CET or Bangkok?
CET is 6 hours ahead of Bangkok. When it is 12:00 PM in CET it is 6:00 PM in Bangkok.
Do CET and Bangkok use different time zones?
CET uses CET at UTC+01:00, while Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Paris and Asia/Bangkok.
Does daylight saving time affect the CET–Bangkok difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +6h offset between CET and Bangkok is fixed all year.
Which other cities share CET's time zone?
CET also covers Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna, Warsaw and 10 more.
Which countries use CET, CET's zone?
CET is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland and 19 more.
Is there a day difference between CET and Bangkok?
Not normally. The +6h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between CET and Bangkok?
Bangkok is +6h from CET.
What timezone is CET in?
CET operates on its local timezone.
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 are the business hours in Bangkok?
Standard business hours in Bangkok are 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT.
Which countries use CET (Central European Time)?
CET is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, and 21 more countries.
Does CET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, CET switches to CEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about CET?
CET covers more European countries than any other time zone. Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
Which cities are in the ICT timezone?
Major cities in the ICT timezone include Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
What is the UTC offset for ICT?
Indochina Time (ICT) is at UTC+07:00.
What should I know about the ICT timezone?
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
When is it midnight in CET, what time is it in Bangkok?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in CET (CET), it is +6h later in Bangkok (ICT).
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