Riyadh to Thailand
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AST and ICT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AST (Arabia Standard Time) and ICT (Indochina Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AST – Arabia Standard Time
UTC+03:00Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+03:00) is the time zone for Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf states of the Arabian peninsula.
- •None of the Gulf states on Arabia Standard Time observe daylight saving.
- •AST is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time.
- •Riyadh is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter.
- •The AST abbreviation is shared with Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00).
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 Riyadh
WikipediaRiyadh operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3. As OPEC's de facto capital and home to Tadawul, Riyadh time impacts global energy markets.
Riyadh is growing rapidly as part of Saudi Vision 2030 modernization.
Understanding the +4h Gap: Riyadh vs Thailand
Riyadh runs on Arabian Standard Time (AST) at UTC+03:00. Thailand runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. That puts Riyadh 4 hours ahead of Thailand — a difference of +4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Riyadh it is 1:00 PM in Thailand. Midnight in Riyadh is 4:00 AM in Thailand. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Riyadh to Thailand time conversion table
| Riyadh (AST) | Thailand (ICT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Riyadh to Thailand time
- Scheduling a call from Riyadh to Thailand: a 10:00 AM start in Riyadh lands at 2:00 PM in Thailand, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Riyadh and Thailand are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM AST time (1:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Thailand local time against Riyadh keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +4h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +4h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–1:00 PM AST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Riyadh and need Thailand colleagues present.
About AST (Arabia Standard Time)
Arabia Standard Time (AST) is fixed at UTC+03:00 all year across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq and Yemen. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so the offset never changes. The abbreviation collides with Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00) used in eastern Canada and the Caribbean; this page covers the Arabian peninsula meaning. Arabia Standard Time is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time, which makes scheduling with Europe straightforward — Riyadh is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter and level with it during European summer 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.
Best time to call between Riyadh and Thailand
Both Riyadh and Thailand sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–1:00 PM AST, which is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Riyadh and Thailand overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Riyadh is 4 hours ahead of Thailand (AST UTC+03:00 → ICT UTC+07:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM AST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Thailand?
Riyadh (AST, UTC+03:00) is 4 hours ahead of Thailand (ICT, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently +4h.
How do I convert Riyadh time to Thailand time?
Add +4h to Riyadh local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Riyadh is 1:00 PM in Thailand.
What time is it in Thailand right now?
Thailand 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 +4h offset from Riyadh.
What is the best time to call Thailand from Riyadh?
Call between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM AST — that maps to 1:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Riyadh or Thailand?
Riyadh is 4 hours ahead of Thailand. When it is 12:00 PM in Riyadh it is 4:00 PM in Thailand.
Do Riyadh and Thailand use different time zones?
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) uses AST at UTC+03:00, while Thailand (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Riyadh and Asia/Bangkok.
Does daylight saving time affect the Riyadh–Thailand difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +4h offset between Riyadh and Thailand is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Riyadh's time zone?
AST also covers Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, Kuwait City, Baghdad.
Which countries use AST, Riyadh's zone?
AST is used in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Yemen.
Is there a day difference between Riyadh and Thailand?
Not normally. The +4h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Thailand?
Thailand is +4h from Riyadh.
What timezone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3. As OPEC's de facto capital and home to Tadawul, Riyadh time impacts global energy markets.
What timezone is Thailand in?
Thailand operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Riyadh?
Standard business hours in Riyadh are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM AST (Sunday-Thursday).
Which countries use AST (Arabia Standard Time)?
AST is used in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Yemen.
Does AST observe daylight saving time?
No, AST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+03:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about AST?
None of the Gulf states on Arabia Standard Time observe daylight saving. AST is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time.
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 Riyadh, what time is it in Thailand?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Riyadh (AST), it is +4h later in Thailand (ICT).
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