Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Bangkok to Dubai

-3h

Bangkok

ICTSOURCE

Thailand · UTC+07:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Dubai

GST

UAE · UTC+04:00

HH09

MM00

09:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Bangkok

Dubai

12:00 AM

9:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

11:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

1:00 AM

6:00 AM

3:00 AM

8:00 AM

5:00 AM

10:00 AM

7:00 AM

12:00 PM

9:00 AM

2:00 PM

11:00 AM

4:00 PM

1:00 PM

6:00 PM

3:00 PM

8:00 PM

5:00 PM

10:00 PM

7:00 PM

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

ICT and GST on the World Map

The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and GST (Gulf Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

ICT Zone

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GST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

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

GST – Gulf Standard Time

UTC+04:00

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in GST

UAEOmanGeorgiaAzerbaijanMauritius

Major Cities in GST

DubaiAbu DhabiMuscatBakuTbilisi

Key Facts about GST

•Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
•GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
•The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+04:00 year-round

Learn more about GST on Wikipedia

About Bangkok

Wikipedia

Bangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.

Population:8.3 million

Metro:14.6 million

Business Hours:8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT

Currency:THB (฿)

Stock Exchange:SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand)

Key Landmarks

Grand PalaceWat ArunWat PhoChatuchak MarketKhao San Road

Did You Know?

Bangkok is one of the world's most visited cities, with over 22 million visitors annually.

Learn more about ICT timezone →

About Dubai

Wikipedia

Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.

Population:3.5 million

Metro:4.1 million

Business Hours:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST

Currency:AED (د.إ)

Stock Exchange:DFM (Dubai Financial Market)

Key Landmarks

Burj KhalifaPalm JumeirahBurj Al ArabDubai MallDubai Frame

Did You Know?

Dubai has no income tax, making it a major hub for international business.

Learn more about GST timezone →

Time Conversion Guide: Bangkok to Dubai

Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Dubai runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. That puts Bangkok 3 hours behind Dubai — a difference of -3h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok it is 6:00 AM in Dubai. Midnight in Bangkok is 9:00 PM in Dubai. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Bangkok to Dubai time conversion table

Bangkok (ICT)	Dubai (GST)	Day
12:00 AM	9:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	3:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	4:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	5:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	6:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	9:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	12:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	2:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	3:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	6:00 PM	same day

Why people convert Bangkok to Dubai time

Scheduling a call from Bangkok to Dubai: a 10:00 AM start in Bangkok lands at 7:00 AM in Dubai, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Bangkok and Dubai are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT time (9:00 AM–2:00 PM GST). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Dubai local time against Bangkok keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -3h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -3h gap is not.
Block 12:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Bangkok and need Dubai colleagues present.

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 GST (Gulf Standard Time)

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.

Best time to call between Bangkok and Dubai

Both Bangkok and Dubai sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT, which is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM GST. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Bangkok and Dubai share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (12:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Bangkok is 3 hours behind Dubai (ICT UTC+07:00 → GST UTC+04:00). The shared working window is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT. 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

🌍

How Time Zones Work

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

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Bangkok and Dubai?

Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 3 hours behind Dubai (GST, UTC+04:00). The gap is currently -3h.

How do I convert Bangkok time to Dubai time?

Add -3h to Bangkok local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bangkok is 6:00 AM in Dubai.

What time is it in Dubai right now?

Dubai uses GST at UTC+04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -3h offset from Bangkok.

What is the best time to call Dubai from Bangkok?

Call between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:00 PM GST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Bangkok or Dubai?

Bangkok is 3 hours behind Dubai. When it is 12:00 PM in Bangkok it is 9:00 AM in Dubai.

Do Bangkok and Dubai use different time zones?

Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Dubai (UAE) uses GST at UTC+04:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and Asia/Dubai.

Does daylight saving time affect the Bangkok–Dubai difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -3h offset between Bangkok and Dubai is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Bangkok's time zone?

ICT also covers Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.

Which countries use ICT, Bangkok's zone?

ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).

Is there a day difference between Bangkok and Dubai?

Not normally. The -3h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Bangkok and Dubai?

Dubai is -3h from Bangkok.

What timezone is Bangkok in?

Bangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.

What timezone is Dubai in?

Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.

What are the business hours in Bangkok?

Standard business hours in Bangkok are 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT.

What are the business hours in Dubai?

Standard business hours in Dubai are 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST.

What is the best time to schedule a call between Bangkok and Dubai?

The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Bangkok works 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT and Dubai works 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST (-3h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.

What currencies are used in Bangkok and Dubai?

Bangkok uses THB (฿) while Dubai uses AED (د.إ). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.

How do Bangkok and Dubai compare in size?

Bangkok has a population of approximately 8.3 million (metro: 14.6 million), while Dubai has approximately 3.5 million (metro: 4.1 million).

What are the major landmarks in Bangkok and Dubai?

Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho. Dubai is famous for Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab.

Do Bangkok and Dubai have stock exchanges?

Yes. Bangkok has the SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand) and Dubai has the DFM (Dubai Financial Market). The -3h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.