ICT to Finland
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EESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and EEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and EEST (Eastern European 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.
EET – Eastern European Time
UTC+02:00Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- •Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
- •Turkey used to be on EET but permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016.
- •Finland, the Baltic states, and Greece all use EET.
Understanding the -4h Gap: ICT vs Finland
ICT runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Finland runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts ICT 4 hours behind Finland — a difference of -4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in ICT it is 5:00 AM in Finland. Midnight in ICT is 8:00 PM in Finland.Finland observes daylight saving time while ICT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
ICT to Finland time conversion table
| ICT (ICT) | Finland (EEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert ICT to Finland time
- Scheduling a call from ICT to Finland: a 10:00 AM start in ICT lands at 6:00 AM in Finland, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both ICT and Finland are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT time (9:00 AM–1:00 PM EEST). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: ICT viewers need 5:00 AM in Finland to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 4:00 AM if the event is anchored to ICT.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -4h gap is not.
- Block 1:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from ICT and need Finland colleagues present.
- Finland: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 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 EET (Eastern European Time)
Eastern European Time (EET) covers a wide geographical area including Eastern Europe (Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine), the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan), and northeastern Africa (Egypt, Libya). During summer, most EET countries switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00). Turkey permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016, effectively leaving EET.
Best time to call between ICT and Finland
Both ICT and Finland sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 1:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT, which is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM EEST. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
ICT and Finland overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
ICT is 4 hours behind Finland (ICT UTC+07:00 → EEST UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
ICT
Does not observe DST
Finland
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between ICT and Finland?
ICT (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 4 hours behind Finland (EEST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently -4h.
How do I convert ICT time to Finland time?
Add -4h to ICT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in ICT is 5:00 AM in Finland.
What time is it in Finland right now?
Finland uses EEST at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -4h offset from ICT.
What is the best time to call Finland from ICT?
Call between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT — that maps to 9:00 AM–1:00 PM EEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, ICT or Finland?
ICT is 4 hours behind Finland. When it is 12:00 PM in ICT it is 8:00 AM in Finland.
Do ICT and Finland use different time zones?
ICT uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Finland (Finland) uses EEST at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and Europe/Helsinki.
Does daylight saving time affect the ICT–Finland difference?
Yes at the moment: Finland is on daylight saving time and ICT is not, so the -4h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share ICT's time zone?
ICT also covers Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
Which countries use ICT, ICT's zone?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Is there a day difference between ICT and Finland?
Not normally. The -4h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between ICT and Finland?
Finland is -4h from ICT.
What timezone is ICT in?
ICT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Finland in?
Finland operates on its local timezone.
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 EET timezone?
Major cities in the EET timezone include Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv.
What is the UTC offset for EET?
Eastern European Time (EET) is at UTC+02:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EEST.
What should I know about the EET timezone?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
When is it midnight in ICT, what time is it in Finland?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in ICT (ICT), it is -4h later in Finland (EET).
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