Thailand to Vancouver
-14hThailand
ICTSOURCEVancouver
PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and PDT (Pacific 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.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
About Vancouver
WikipediaVancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
The city consistently ranks among the world's most livable cities.
Thailand vs Vancouver: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Thailand runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Vancouver runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Thailand 14 hours behind Vancouver — a difference of -14h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Thailand it is 7:00 PM in Vancouver on the previous day. Midnight in Thailand is 10:00 AM in Vancouver.Vancouver observes daylight saving time while Thailand does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Thailand to Vancouver time conversion table
| Thailand (ICT) | Vancouver (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Thailand to Vancouver time
- Scheduling a call from Thailand to Vancouver: a 10:00 AM start in Thailand lands at 8:00 PM in Vancouver the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -14h gap: Thailand and Vancouver 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 Vancouver is 7:00 PM in Thailand.
- Coordinating a Thailand-based team with Vancouver contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -14h gap is not.
- With a -14h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Thailand takes the early slot, the next week Vancouver 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 PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
Best time to call between Thailand and Vancouver
With a -14h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Vancouver opens at 9:00 AM PDT, which is 7:00 PM in Thailand, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Thailand and Vancouver have no shared working hours because of the -14h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Thailand is 14 hours behind Vancouver (ICT UTC+07:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Thailand
Does not observe DST
Vancouver
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Thailand and Vancouver?
Thailand (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 14 hours behind Vancouver (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -14h.
How do I convert Thailand time to Vancouver time?
Add -14h to Thailand local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Thailand is 7:00 PM in Vancouver (previous day).
What time is it in Vancouver right now?
Vancouver uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -14h offset from Thailand.
What is the best time to call Vancouver from Thailand?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -14h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Thailand, which is 11:00 PM in Vancouver.
Which is behind, Thailand or Vancouver?
Thailand is 14 hours behind Vancouver. When it is 12:00 PM in Thailand it is 10:00 PM in Vancouver.
Do Thailand and Vancouver use different time zones?
Thailand (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Vancouver (Canada) uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and America/Vancouver.
Does daylight saving time affect the Thailand–Vancouver difference?
Yes at the moment: Vancouver is on daylight saving time and Thailand is not, so the -14h 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 Vancouver?
Sometimes. The -14h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Thailand already falls on the in Vancouver.
What is the time difference between Thailand and Vancouver?
Vancouver is -14h from Thailand.
What timezone is Thailand in?
Thailand operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Vancouver in?
Vancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
What are the business hours in Vancouver?
Standard business hours in Vancouver are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
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 PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in Thailand, what time is it in Vancouver?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Thailand (ICT), it is -14h later in Vancouver (PST).
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