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NZST to ICT

-5h

NZST

NZSTSOURCE
UTC+13:00☀ DST active
HH12
:
MM00
  
12:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

ICT

ICT
UTC+07:00
HH07
:
MM00
  
07:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
NZST
ICT
12:00 AM
6:00 PM-1
2:00 AM
8:00 PM-1
4:00 AM
10:00 PM-1
6:00 AM
12:00 AM
8:00 AM
2:00 AM
10:00 AM
4:00 AM
12:00 PM
6:00 AM
2:00 PM
8:00 AM
4:00 PM
10:00 AM
6:00 PM
12:00 PM
8:00 PM
2:00 PM
10:00 PM
4:00 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

NZST and ICT on the World Map

The map below highlights the NZST (New Zealand Standard Time) and ICT (Indochina Time) timezone regions across the globe.

NZSTICTAucklandWellingtonChristchurchHamiltonBangkokHo Chi Minh CityHanoiJakarta
NZST Zone
→
ICT Zone

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NZST – New Zealand Standard Time

UTC+12:00

New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is the time zone for New Zealand, 12 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in NZST
New Zealand
Major Cities in NZST
AucklandWellingtonChristchurchHamiltonDunedin
Key Facts about NZST
  • •New Zealand is among the first major countries to see a new day.
  • •NZST is 17 hours ahead of EST.
  • •New Zealand observes DST from September to April (Southern Hemisphere summer).
Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to NZDT
Learn more about NZST on Wikipedia

ICT – Indochina Time

UTC+07:00

Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in ICT
ThailandVietnamCambodiaLaosIndonesia (WIB)
Major Cities in ICT
BangkokHo Chi Minh CityHanoiJakartaPhnom PenhVientiane
Key Facts about ICT
  • •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.
Daylight Saving:No – UTC+07:00 year-round
Learn more about ICT on Wikipedia

Comparing Time Zones: NZST and ICT

NZST runs on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) at UTC+12:00. ICT runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. That puts NZST 5 hours behind ICT — a difference of -5h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in NZST it is 4:00 AM in ICT. Midnight in NZST is 7:00 PM in ICT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

NZST to ICT time conversion table

NZST (NZST)ICT (ICT)Day
12:00 AM7:00 PMprevious day
6:00 AM1:00 AMsame day
7:00 AM2:00 AMsame day
8:00 AM3:00 AMsame day
9:00 AM4:00 AMsame day
12:00 PM7:00 AMsame day
3:00 PM10:00 AMsame day
5:00 PM12:00 PMsame day
6:00 PM1:00 PMsame day
9:00 PM4:00 PMsame day

Why people convert NZST to ICT time

  • Scheduling a call from NZST to ICT: a 10:00 AM start in NZST lands at 5:00 AM in ICT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
  • Finding shared working hours: both NZST and ICT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM NZST time (9:00 AM–12:00 PM ICT). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
  • Watching a live event or market open: NZST viewers need 4:00 AM in ICT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 5:00 AM if the event is anchored to NZST.
  • Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NZST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -5h gap is not.
  • Block 2:00 PM–5:00 PM NZST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from NZST and need ICT colleagues present.

About NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)

New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is the standard time zone for New Zealand and its dependencies. New Zealand is among the first countries to see a new calendar day. During summer (September to April), clocks advance to New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13:00).

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.

Best time to call between NZST and ICT

Both NZST and ICT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 2:00 PM–5:00 PM NZST, which is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM ICT. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

NZST and ICT overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

NZST is 5 hours behind ICT (NZST UTC+12:00 → ICT UTC+07:00). The shared working window is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM NZST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

NZST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+12:00 · DST: UTC+13:00

Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027

ICT

Does not observe DST

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳
History of Timekeeping
From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time
🌍
How Time Zones Work
UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines
☀️
Daylight Saving Time
DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between NZST and ICT?

NZST (NZST, UTC+12:00) is 5 hours behind ICT (ICT, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently -5h.

How do I convert NZST time to ICT time?

Add -5h to NZST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in NZST is 4:00 AM in ICT.

What time is it in ICT right now?

ICT uses ICT at UTC+07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -5h offset from NZST.

What is the best time to call ICT from NZST?

Call between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM NZST — that maps to 9:00 AM–12:00 PM ICT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, NZST or ICT?

NZST is 5 hours behind ICT. When it is 12:00 PM in NZST it is 7:00 AM in ICT.

Does daylight saving time affect the NZST–ICT difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -5h offset between NZST and ICT is fixed all year.

Which other cities share NZST's time zone?

NZST also covers Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin.

Which countries use NZST, NZST's zone?

NZST is used in New Zealand.

Is there a day difference between NZST and ICT?

Not normally. The -5h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between NZST and ICT?

ICT is -5h from NZST.

What timezone is NZST in?

NZST operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is ICT in?

ICT operates on its local timezone.

Which countries use NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)?

NZST is used in New Zealand.

Does NZST observe daylight saving time?

Yes, NZST switches to NZDT during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about NZST?

New Zealand is among the first major countries to see a new day. NZST is 17 hours ahead of EST.

Which cities are in the ICT timezone?

Major cities in the ICT timezone include Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.

What is the UTC offset for ICT?

Indochina Time (ICT) is at UTC+07:00.

What should I know about the ICT timezone?

Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.

When is it midnight in NZST, what time is it in ICT?

When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in NZST (NZST), it is -5h later in ICT (ICT).

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