Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

Thailand to PET

-12h

Thailand

ICTSOURCE

UTC+07:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

PET

UTC-05:00

HH12

MM00

00:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Thailand

PET

12:00 AM

12:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

2:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

4:00 PM-1

6:00 AM

6:00 PM-1

8:00 AM

8:00 PM-1

10:00 AM

10:00 PM-1

12:00 PM

12:00 AM

2:00 PM

2:00 AM

4:00 PM

4:00 AM

6:00 PM

6:00 AM

8:00 PM

8:00 AM

10:00 PM

10:00 AM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

ICT and PET on the World Map

The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and PET (Peru Time) timezone regions across the globe.

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PET Zone

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ICT – Indochina Time

UTC+07:00

Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in ICT

ThailandVietnamCambodiaLaosIndonesia (WIB)

Major Cities in ICT

BangkokHo Chi Minh CityHanoiJakartaPhnom PenhVientiane

Key Facts about ICT

•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.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+07:00 year-round

Learn more about ICT on Wikipedia

PET – Peru Time

UTC-05:00

Peru Time (PET) is the standard time for Peru, 5 hours behind UTC.

Countries in PET

Peru

Major Cities in PET

LimaArequipaTrujilloCuscoCallao

Key Facts about PET

•Peru does not observe daylight saving time.
•PET is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00).
•Lima is the 5th largest city in the Americas.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC-05:00 year-round

Learn more about PET on Wikipedia

Understanding the -12h Gap: Thailand vs PET

Thailand runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. PET runs on Peru Time (PET) at UTC-05:00. That puts Thailand 12 hours behind PET — a difference of -12h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Thailand it is 9:00 PM in PET on the previous day. Midnight in Thailand is 12:00 PM in PET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Thailand to PET time conversion table

Thailand (ICT)	PET (PET)	Day
12:00 AM	12:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	6:00 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	7:00 PM	previous day
8:00 AM	8:00 PM	previous day
9:00 AM	9:00 PM	previous day
12:00 PM	12:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	3:00 AM	same day
5:00 PM	5:00 AM	same day
6:00 PM	6:00 AM	same day
9:00 PM	9:00 AM	same day

Why people convert Thailand to PET time

Scheduling a call from Thailand to PET: a 10:00 AM start in Thailand lands at 10:00 PM in PET the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -12h gap: Thailand and PET have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in PET is 9:00 PM in Thailand.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking PET local time against Thailand keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -12h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -12h gap is not.
With a -12h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Thailand takes the early slot, the next week PET does.

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 PET (Peru Time)

Peru Time (PET) is the time zone used throughout Peru. Peru does not observe daylight saving time. PET shares the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00). Lima, the capital, is the economic center of Peru.

Best time to call between Thailand and PET

With a -12h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. PET opens at 9:00 AM PET, which is 9:00 PM in Thailand, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Thailand and PET have no shared working hours because of the -12h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Thailand is 12 hours behind PET (ICT UTC+07:00 → PET UTC-05:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

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How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Thailand and PET?

Thailand (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 12 hours behind PET (PET, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -12h.

How do I convert Thailand time to PET time?

Add -12h to Thailand local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Thailand is 9:00 PM in PET (previous day).

What time is it in PET right now?

PET uses PET at UTC-05:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -12h offset from Thailand.