Thailand to New Zealand
+6hThailand
ICTSOURCENew Zealand
NZDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and NZDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and NZDT (New Zealand 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.
NZST – New Zealand Standard Time
UTC+12:00New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is the time zone for New Zealand, 12 hours ahead of UTC.
- •New Zealand is among the first major countries to see a new day.
- •NZST is 17 hours ahead of EST.
- •New Zealand observes DST from September to April (Southern Hemisphere summer).
Comparing Time Zones: Thailand and New Zealand
Thailand runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. New Zealand runs on New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) at UTC+13:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Thailand 6 hours ahead of New Zealand — a difference of +6h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Thailand it is 3:00 PM in New Zealand. Midnight in Thailand is 6:00 AM in New Zealand.New Zealand observes daylight saving time while Thailand does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Thailand to New Zealand time conversion table
| Thailand (ICT) | New Zealand (NZDT) | 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 Thailand to New Zealand time
- Scheduling a call from Thailand to New Zealand: a 10:00 AM start in Thailand lands at 4:00 PM in New Zealand, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Thailand and New Zealand are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM ICT time (3:00 PM–5:00 PM NZDT). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Thailand is 2:00 AM in New Zealand makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +6h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–11:00 AM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Thailand and need New Zealand colleagues present.
- New Zealand: Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027. 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 NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is the standard time zone for New Zealand and its dependencies. New Zealand is among the first countries to see a new calendar day. During summer (September to April), clocks advance to New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13:00).
Best time to call between Thailand and New Zealand
Both Thailand and New Zealand sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–11:00 AM ICT, which is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM NZDT. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Thailand and New Zealand overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Thailand is 6 hours ahead of New Zealand (ICT UTC+07:00 → NZDT UTC+13:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM ICT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Thailand
Does not observe DST
New Zealand
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+12:00 · DST: UTC+13:00
Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Thailand and New Zealand?
Thailand (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 6 hours ahead of New Zealand (NZDT, UTC+13:00). The gap is currently +6h.
How do I convert Thailand time to New Zealand time?
Add +6h to Thailand local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Thailand is 3:00 PM in New Zealand.
What time is it in New Zealand right now?
New Zealand uses NZDT at UTC+13:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +6h offset from Thailand.
What is the best time to call New Zealand from Thailand?
Call between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM ICT — that maps to 3:00 PM–5:00 PM NZDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Thailand or New Zealand?
Thailand is 6 hours ahead of New Zealand. When it is 12:00 PM in Thailand it is 6:00 PM in New Zealand.
Do Thailand and New Zealand use different time zones?
Thailand (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while New Zealand (New Zealand) uses NZDT at UTC+13:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and Pacific/Auckland.
Does daylight saving time affect the Thailand–New Zealand difference?
Yes at the moment: New Zealand is on daylight saving time and Thailand is not, so the +6h 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 New Zealand?
Not normally. The +6h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Thailand and New Zealand?
New Zealand is +6h from Thailand.
What timezone is Thailand in?
Thailand operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is New Zealand in?
New Zealand 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 NZST timezone?
Major cities in the NZST timezone include Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin.
What is the UTC offset for NZST?
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is at UTC+12:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to NZDT.
What should I know about the NZST timezone?
New Zealand is among the first major countries to see a new day. NZST is 17 hours ahead of EST.
When is it midnight in Thailand, what time is it in New Zealand?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Thailand (ICT), it is +6h later in New Zealand (NZST).
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