Thailand to Egypt
-4hThailand
ICTSOURCEEgypt
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: Thailand vs Egypt
Thailand runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Egypt runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Thailand 4 hours behind Egypt — a difference of -4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Thailand it is 5:00 AM in Egypt. Midnight in Thailand is 8:00 PM in Egypt.Egypt observes daylight saving time while Thailand does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Thailand to Egypt time conversion table
| Thailand (ICT) | Egypt (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 Thailand to Egypt time
- Scheduling a call from Thailand to Egypt: a 10:00 AM start in Thailand lands at 6:00 AM in Egypt, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Thailand and Egypt 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: Thailand viewers need 5:00 AM in Egypt to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 4:00 AM if the event is anchored to Thailand.
- 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 Thailand and need Egypt colleagues present.
- Egypt: Clocks fall back on Thu, Oct 29, 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 Thailand and Egypt
Both Thailand and Egypt 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
Thailand and Egypt overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Thailand is 4 hours behind Egypt (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
Thailand
Does not observe DST
Egypt
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Thu, Oct 29, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Thailand and Egypt?
Thailand (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 4 hours behind Egypt (EEST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently -4h.
How do I convert Thailand time to Egypt time?
Add -4h to Thailand local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Thailand is 5:00 AM in Egypt.
What time is it in Egypt right now?
Egypt 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 Thailand.
What is the best time to call Egypt from Thailand?
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, Thailand or Egypt?
Thailand is 4 hours behind Egypt. When it is 12:00 PM in Thailand it is 8:00 AM in Egypt.
Do Thailand and Egypt use different time zones?
Thailand (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Egypt (Egypt) uses EEST at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and Africa/Cairo.
Does daylight saving time affect the Thailand–Egypt difference?
Yes at the moment: Egypt is on daylight saving time and Thailand is not, so the -4h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Thailand's time zone?
ICT also covers Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
Which countries use ICT, Thailand's zone?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Is there a day difference between Thailand and Egypt?
Not normally. The -4h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Thailand and Egypt?
Egypt is -4h from Thailand.
What timezone is Thailand in?
Thailand operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Egypt in?
Egypt 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 Thailand, what time is it in Egypt?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Thailand (ICT), it is -4h later in Egypt (EET).
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