Bangkok to New York
-11hBangkok
ICTSOURCENew York
EDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and EDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and EDT (Eastern 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.
EST – Eastern Standard Time
UTC-05:00Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population.
- •The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
- •23 US states are fully or partially in the Eastern Time Zone.
- •EST was established by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
- •Over 47% of the US population lives in the Eastern Time Zone.
About Bangkok
WikipediaBangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.
Bangkok is one of the world's most visited cities, with over 22 million visitors annually.
About New York
WikipediaNew York City, the financial capital of the world, operates on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Home to Wall Street and the NYSE, NYC is crucial for global business coordination.
New York City has more than 800 languages spoken, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
Bangkok to New York Time Difference – Complete Guide
Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. New York runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Bangkok 11 hours behind New York — a difference of -11h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok it is 10:00 PM in New York on the previous day. Midnight in Bangkok is 1:00 PM in New York.New York observes daylight saving time while Bangkok does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Bangkok to New York time conversion table
| Bangkok (ICT) | New York (EDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Bangkok to New York time
- Scheduling a call from Bangkok to New York: a 10:00 AM start in Bangkok lands at 11:00 PM in New York the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -11h gap: Bangkok and New York 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 New York is 10:00 PM in Bangkok.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking New York local time against Bangkok keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -11h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -11h gap is not.
- With a -11h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Bangkok takes the early slot, the next week New York does.
- New York: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. 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 EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is observed during the winter months in the eastern part of North America. It covers 23 US states and parts of Canada including Ontario and Quebec. EST is the most populous time zone in the United States, home to major financial centers like New York City and global organizations headquartered in Washington D.C. During daylight saving time (March–November), clocks shift to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). The time zone also covers parts of the Caribbean and Central America including Panama, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.
Best time to call between Bangkok and New York
With a -11h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. New York opens at 9:00 AM EDT, which is 10:00 PM in Bangkok, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Bangkok and New York have no shared working hours because of the -11h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Bangkok is 11 hours behind New York (ICT UTC+07:00 → EDT UTC-04:00). 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
Bangkok
Does not observe DST
New York
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Bangkok and New York?
Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 11 hours behind New York (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently -11h.
How do I convert Bangkok time to New York time?
Add -11h to Bangkok local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bangkok is 10:00 PM in New York (previous day).
What time is it in New York right now?
New York uses EDT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -11h offset from Bangkok.
What is the best time to call New York from Bangkok?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -11h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Bangkok, which is 2:00 AM in New York.
Which is behind, Bangkok or New York?
Bangkok is 11 hours behind New York. When it is 12:00 PM in Bangkok it is 1:00 AM in New York.
Do Bangkok and New York use different time zones?
Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while New York (USA) uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and America/New_York.
Does daylight saving time affect the Bangkok–New York difference?
Yes at the moment: New York is on daylight saving time and Bangkok is not, so the -11h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
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 New York?
Not normally. The -11h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and New York?
New York is -11h 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 New York in?
New York City, the financial capital of the world, operates on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Home to Wall Street and the NYSE, NYC is crucial for global business coordination.
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 New York?
Standard business hours in New York are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Bangkok and New York?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Bangkok works 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT and New York works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST (-11h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Bangkok and New York?
Bangkok uses THB (฿) while New York uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Bangkok and New York compare in size?
Bangkok has a population of approximately 8.3 million (metro: 14.6 million), while New York has approximately 8.3 million (metro: 20.1 million).
What are the major landmarks in Bangkok and New York?
Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho. New York is famous for Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Times Square.
Do Bangkok and New York have stock exchanges?
Yes. Bangkok has the SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand) and New York has the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange). The -11h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
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 EST timezone?
Major cities in the EST timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
What is the UTC offset for EST?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is at UTC-05:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EDT.
What should I know about the EST timezone?
EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
When is it midnight in Bangkok, what time is it in New York?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Bangkok (ICT), it is -11h later in New York (EST).
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