ICT to IST
-1h 30mICT
ICTSOURCEIST
ISTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and IST on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and IST (India 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.
IST – India Standard Time
UTC+05:30India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India and Sri Lanka, 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
- •India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
- •India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
- •IST is one of only a handful of time zones with a 30-minute offset.
- •IST is the most populous single time zone in the world with over 1.4 billion people.
- •The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) operate on IST.
ICT vs IST: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
ICT runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. IST runs on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+05:30. That puts ICT 1 hour 30 minutes behind IST — a difference of -1h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in ICT it is 7:30 AM in IST. Midnight in ICT is 10:30 PM in IST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
ICT to IST time conversion table
| ICT (ICT) | IST (IST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:30 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:30 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:30 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:30 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:30 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:30 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:30 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:30 PM | same day |
Why people convert ICT to IST time
- Scheduling a call from ICT to IST: a 10:00 AM start in ICT lands at 8:30 AM in IST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both ICT and IST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM ICT time (9:00 AM–3:30 PM IST). That is roughly 6 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking IST local time against ICT keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -1h 30m offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h 30m gap is not.
- Block 10:30 AM–5:00 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from ICT and need IST 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 IST (India Standard Time)
India Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka. It is based on the 82.5°E meridian, passing through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. India uses a single time zone despite spanning roughly 30° of longitude, which has been debated. IST does not observe daylight saving time. India is the world's most populous country, making IST one of the most-used time zones globally. The IT outsourcing industry and call centers operate primarily on IST, making the EST-to-IST conversion one of the most searched timezone conversions.
Best time to call between ICT and IST
Both ICT and IST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:30 AM–5:00 PM ICT, which is 9:00 AM–3:30 PM IST. That gives roughly 6 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
ICT and IST share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (10:30 AM–5:00 PM ICT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
ICT is 1 hour 30 minutes behind IST (ICT UTC+07:00 → IST UTC+05:30). The shared working window is 10:30 AM–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 IST?
ICT (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 1 hour 30 minutes behind IST (IST, UTC+05:30). The gap is currently -1h 30m.
How do I convert ICT time to IST time?
Add -1h 30m to ICT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in ICT is 7:30 AM in IST.
What time is it in IST right now?
IST uses IST at UTC+05:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h 30m offset from ICT.
What is the best time to call IST from ICT?
Call between 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM ICT — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:30 PM IST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, ICT or IST?
ICT is 1 hour 30 minutes behind IST. When it is 12:00 PM in ICT it is 10:30 AM in IST.
Does daylight saving time affect the ICT–IST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h 30m offset between ICT and IST 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 IST?
Not normally. The -1h 30m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between ICT and IST?
IST is -1h 30m from ICT.
What timezone is ICT in?
ICT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is IST in?
IST 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 IST timezone?
Major cities in the IST timezone include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad.
What is the UTC offset for IST?
India Standard Time (IST) is at UTC+05:30.
What should I know about the IST timezone?
India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
When is it midnight in ICT, what time is it in IST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in ICT (ICT), it is -1h 30m later in IST (IST).
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