ICT to ACST
+2h 30mICT
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ACSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and ACST on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and ACST (Australian Central 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.
ACST – Australian Central Standard Time
UTC+09:30Australian Central Standard Time (ACST, UTC+09:30) covers South Australia and the Northern Territory, on a half-hour offset.
- •ACST uses a half-hour offset: UTC+09:30.
- •South Australia moves to ACDT (UTC+10:30) in summer; the Northern Territory does not.
- •Adelaide and Darwin are 30 minutes apart during daylight saving, level in winter.
- •Adelaide is one of the few major cities on a 30-minute offset.
ICT to ACST Time Difference – Complete Guide
ICT runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. ACST runs on Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) at UTC+09:30. That puts ICT 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of ACST — a difference of +2h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in ICT it is 11:30 AM in ACST. Midnight in ICT is 2:30 AM in ACST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
ICT to ACST time conversion table
| ICT (ICT) | ACST (ACST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:30 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:30 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:30 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:30 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:30 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:30 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:30 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:30 PM | same day |
Why people convert ICT to ACST time
- Scheduling a call from ICT to ACST: a 10:00 AM start in ICT lands at 12:30 PM in ACST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both ICT and ACST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM ICT time (11:30 AM–5:00 PM ACST). That is roughly 5 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: ICT viewers need 11:30 AM in ACST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 9:30 PM if the event is anchored to ICT.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h 30m gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–2:30 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from ICT and need ACST 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 ACST (Australian Central Standard Time)
Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) is the half-hour offset of UTC+09:30 used across South Australia and the Northern Territory, taking in Adelaide and Darwin. South Australia moves to Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT, UTC+10:30) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April, but the Northern Territory does not observe daylight saving — so Adelaide and Darwin sit 30 minutes apart in summer and level with each other in winter. The half-hour offset means Adelaide is 30 minutes behind Sydney in winter and level with it during daylight saving, which regularly catches out travellers and meeting planners.
Best time to call between ICT and ACST
Both ICT and ACST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–2:30 PM ICT, which is 11:30 AM–5:00 PM ACST. That gives roughly 5 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
ICT and ACST share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–2:30 PM ICT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
ICT is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of ACST (ICT UTC+07:00 → ACST UTC+09:30). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–2:30 PM ICT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
ICT
Does not observe DST
ACST
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+09:30 · DST: UTC+10:30
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between ICT and ACST?
ICT (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of ACST (ACST, UTC+09:30). The gap is currently +2h 30m.
How do I convert ICT time to ACST time?
Add +2h 30m to ICT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in ICT is 11:30 AM in ACST.
What time is it in ACST right now?
ACST uses ACST at UTC+09:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +2h 30m offset from ICT.
What is the best time to call ACST from ICT?
Call between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM ICT — that maps to 11:30 AM–5:00 PM ACST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, ICT or ACST?
ICT is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of ACST. When it is 12:00 PM in ICT it is 2:30 PM in ACST.
Does daylight saving time affect the ICT–ACST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +2h 30m offset between ICT and ACST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share ICT's time zone?
ICT also covers Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
Which countries use ICT, ICT's zone?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Is there a day difference between ICT and ACST?
Not normally. The +2h 30m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between ICT and ACST?
ACST is +2h 30m from ICT.
What timezone is ICT in?
ICT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is ACST in?
ACST operates on its local timezone.
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 ACST timezone?
Major cities in the ACST timezone include Adelaide, Darwin, Alice Springs, Mount Gambier.
What is the UTC offset for ACST?
Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) is at UTC+09:30. During daylight saving time, it shifts to ACDT.
What should I know about the ACST timezone?
ACST uses a half-hour offset: UTC+09:30. South Australia moves to ACDT (UTC+10:30) in summer; the Northern Territory does not.
When is it midnight in ICT, what time is it in ACST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in ICT (ICT), it is +2h 30m later in ACST (ACST).
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