ICT to Iran
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IRSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and IRST on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and IRST (Iran 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.
IRST – Iran Standard Time
UTC+03:30Iran Standard Time (IRST) is the time zone for Iran, 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
- •IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset.
- •Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).
- •Tehran has a metropolitan population of over 16 million.
Understanding the -3h 30m Gap: ICT vs Iran
ICT runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Iran runs on Iran Standard Time (IRST) at UTC+03:30. That puts ICT 3 hours 30 minutes behind Iran — a difference of -3h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in ICT it is 5:30 AM in Iran. Midnight in ICT is 8:30 PM in Iran. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
ICT to Iran time conversion table
| ICT (ICT) | Iran (IRST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:30 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:30 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:30 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:30 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:30 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:30 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:30 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:30 PM | same day |
Why people convert ICT to Iran time
- Scheduling a call from ICT to Iran: a 10:00 AM start in ICT lands at 6:30 AM in Iran, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both ICT and Iran are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM ICT time (9:00 AM–1:30 PM IRST). That is roughly 4 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Iran local time against ICT keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -3h 30m offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -3h 30m gap is not.
- Block 12:30 PM–5:00 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from ICT and need Iran 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 IRST (Iran Standard Time)
Iran Standard Time (IRST) is one of the few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time (IRDT, UTC+04:30) from late March to late September. Tehran, the capital, is one of the largest cities in the Middle East.
Best time to call between ICT and Iran
Both ICT and Iran sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:30 PM–5:00 PM ICT, which is 9:00 AM–1:30 PM IRST. That gives roughly 4 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
ICT and Iran overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
ICT is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Iran (ICT UTC+07:00 → IRST UTC+03:30). The shared working window is 12:30 PM–5:00 PM ICT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between ICT and Iran?
ICT (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Iran (IRST, UTC+03:30). The gap is currently -3h 30m.
How do I convert ICT time to Iran time?
Add -3h 30m to ICT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in ICT is 5:30 AM in Iran.
What time is it in Iran right now?
Iran uses IRST at UTC+03:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -3h 30m offset from ICT.
What is the best time to call Iran from ICT?
Call between 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM ICT — that maps to 9:00 AM–1:30 PM IRST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, ICT or Iran?
ICT is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Iran. When it is 12:00 PM in ICT it is 8:30 AM in Iran.
Do ICT and Iran use different time zones?
ICT uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Iran (Iran) uses IRST at UTC+03:30. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and Asia/Tehran.
Does daylight saving time affect the ICT–Iran difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -3h 30m offset between ICT and Iran 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 Iran?
Not normally. The -3h 30m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between ICT and Iran?
Iran is -3h 30m from ICT.
What timezone is ICT in?
ICT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Iran in?
Iran 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 IRST timezone?
Major cities in the IRST timezone include Tehran, Isfahan, Mashhad, Tabriz, Shiraz, Karaj.
What is the UTC offset for IRST?
Iran Standard Time (IRST) is at UTC+03:30. During daylight saving time, it shifts to IRDT.
What should I know about the IRST timezone?
IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).
When is it midnight in ICT, what time is it in Iran?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in ICT (ICT), it is -3h 30m later in Iran (IRST).
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