ICT to BRT
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ICT and BRT on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and BRT (Brasilia 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.
BRT – Brasilia Time
UTC-03:00Brasilia Time (BRT) is the time zone for eastern Brazil, 3 hours behind UTC.
- •Brazil abolished daylight saving time in 2019.
- •São Paulo is the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere.
- •BRT is 2 hours ahead of EST.
- •Brazil spans four different time zones.
- •The B3 stock exchange in São Paulo operates on BRT.
Understanding the -10h Gap: ICT vs BRT
ICT runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. BRT runs on Brasilia Time (BRT) at UTC-03:00. That puts ICT 10 hours behind BRT — a difference of -10h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in ICT it is 11:00 PM in BRT on the previous day. Midnight in ICT is 2:00 PM in BRT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
ICT to BRT time conversion table
| ICT (ICT) | BRT (BRT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert ICT to BRT time
- Scheduling a call from ICT to BRT: a 10:00 AM start in ICT lands at 12:00 AM in BRT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -10h gap: ICT and BRT 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 BRT is 11:00 PM in ICT.
- Watching a live event or market open: ICT viewers need 11:00 PM in BRT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 10:00 AM 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 -10h gap is not.
- With a -10h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week ICT takes the early slot, the next week BRT 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 BRT (Brasilia Time)
Brasilia Time (BRT) is the standard time in the most populous regions of Brazil, including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and the capital Brasília. Brazil abolished daylight saving time in 2019, so BRT is now observed year-round in these regions. Brazil spans four time zones in total.
Best time to call between ICT and BRT
With a -10h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. BRT opens at 9:00 AM BRT, which is 11:00 PM in ICT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
ICT and BRT have no shared working hours because of the -10h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
ICT is 10 hours behind BRT (ICT UTC+07:00 → BRT UTC-03:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between ICT and BRT?
ICT (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 10 hours behind BRT (BRT, UTC-03:00). The gap is currently -10h.
How do I convert ICT time to BRT time?
Add -10h to ICT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in ICT is 11:00 PM in BRT (previous day).
What time is it in BRT right now?
BRT uses BRT at UTC-03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -10h offset from ICT.
What is the best time to call BRT from ICT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -10h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in ICT, which is 3:00 AM in BRT.
Which is behind, ICT or BRT?
ICT is 10 hours behind BRT. When it is 12:00 PM in ICT it is 2:00 AM in BRT.
Does daylight saving time affect the ICT–BRT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -10h offset between ICT and BRT 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 BRT?
Not normally. The -10h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between ICT and BRT?
BRT is -10h from ICT.
What timezone is ICT in?
ICT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is BRT in?
BRT 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 BRT timezone?
Major cities in the BRT timezone include São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Fortaleza, Recife, Curitiba.
What is the UTC offset for BRT?
Brasilia Time (BRT) is at UTC-03:00.
What should I know about the BRT timezone?
Brazil abolished daylight saving time in 2019. São Paulo is the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere.
When is it midnight in ICT, what time is it in BRT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in ICT (ICT), it is -10h later in BRT (BRT).
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