AWST to Thailand
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AWST and ICT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) and ICT (Indochina Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AWST – Australian Western Standard Time
UTC+08:00Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is the time zone for Western Australia, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.
- •AWST is the same offset as China Standard Time and Singapore Time.
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.
Understanding the -1h Gap: AWST vs Thailand
AWST runs on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at UTC+08:00. Thailand runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. That puts AWST 1 hour behind Thailand — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AWST it is 8:00 AM in Thailand. Midnight in AWST is 11:00 PM in Thailand. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AWST to Thailand time conversion table
| AWST (AWST) | Thailand (ICT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert AWST to Thailand time
- Scheduling a call from AWST to Thailand: a 10:00 AM start in AWST lands at 9:00 AM in Thailand, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both AWST and Thailand are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM AWST time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: AWST viewers need 8:00 AM in Thailand to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 1:00 AM if the event is anchored to AWST.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AWST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM AWST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from AWST and need Thailand colleagues present.
About AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)
Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is used in Western Australia. WA does not observe daylight saving time, having rejected it in multiple referendums. Perth is the most remote major city in the world.
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 AWST and Thailand
Both AWST and Thailand sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM AWST, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
AWST and Thailand share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM AWST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
AWST is 1 hour behind Thailand (AWST UTC+08:00 → ICT UTC+07:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM AWST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AWST and Thailand?
AWST (AWST, UTC+08:00) is 1 hour behind Thailand (ICT, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert AWST time to Thailand time?
Add -1h to AWST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AWST is 8:00 AM 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 -1h offset from AWST.
What is the best time to call Thailand from AWST?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM AWST — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, AWST or Thailand?
AWST is 1 hour behind Thailand. When it is 12:00 PM in AWST it is 11:00 AM in Thailand.
Do AWST and Thailand use different time zones?
AWST uses AWST at UTC+08:00, while Thailand (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Perth and Asia/Bangkok.
Does daylight saving time affect the AWST–Thailand difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between AWST and Thailand is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AWST's time zone?
AWST also covers Perth, Mandurah, Bunbury, Geraldton.
Which countries use AWST, AWST's zone?
AWST is used in Australia (Western Australia).
Is there a day difference between AWST and Thailand?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between AWST and Thailand?
Thailand is -1h from AWST.
What timezone is AWST in?
AWST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Thailand in?
Thailand operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)?
AWST is used in Australia (Western Australia).
Does AWST observe daylight saving time?
No, AWST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about AWST?
Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time. Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.
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 AWST, what time is it in Thailand?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AWST (AWST), it is -1h later in Thailand (ICT).
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