Thailand to Dubai
-3hThailand
ICTSOURCEDubai
GSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and GST on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and GST (Gulf 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.
GST – Gulf Standard Time
UTC+04:00Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
- •GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
- •The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.
About Dubai
WikipediaDubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.
Dubai has no income tax, making it a major hub for international business.
Time Conversion Guide: Thailand to Dubai
Thailand runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Dubai runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. That puts Thailand 3 hours behind Dubai — a difference of -3h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Thailand it is 6:00 AM in Dubai. Midnight in Thailand is 9:00 PM in Dubai. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Thailand to Dubai time conversion table
| Thailand (ICT) | Dubai (GST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Thailand to Dubai time
- Scheduling a call from Thailand to Dubai: a 10:00 AM start in Thailand lands at 7:00 AM in Dubai, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Thailand and Dubai are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT time (9:00 AM–2:00 PM GST). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Dubai local time against Thailand keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -3h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -3h gap is not.
- Block 12:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Thailand and need Dubai 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 GST (Gulf Standard Time)
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.
Best time to call between Thailand and Dubai
Both Thailand and Dubai sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT, which is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM GST. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Thailand and Dubai share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (12:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Thailand is 3 hours behind Dubai (ICT UTC+07:00 → GST UTC+04:00). The shared working window is 12:00 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 Thailand and Dubai?
Thailand (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 3 hours behind Dubai (GST, UTC+04:00). The gap is currently -3h.
How do I convert Thailand time to Dubai time?
Add -3h to Thailand local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Thailand is 6:00 AM in Dubai.
What time is it in Dubai right now?
Dubai uses GST at UTC+04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -3h offset from Thailand.
What is the best time to call Dubai from Thailand?
Call between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:00 PM GST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Thailand or Dubai?
Thailand is 3 hours behind Dubai. When it is 12:00 PM in Thailand it is 9:00 AM in Dubai.
Do Thailand and Dubai use different time zones?
Thailand (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Dubai (UAE) uses GST at UTC+04:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and Asia/Dubai.
Does daylight saving time affect the Thailand–Dubai difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -3h offset between Thailand and Dubai is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Thailand's time zone?
ICT also covers Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
Which countries use ICT, Thailand's zone?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Is there a day difference between Thailand and Dubai?
Not normally. The -3h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Thailand and Dubai?
Dubai is -3h from Thailand.
What timezone is Thailand in?
Thailand operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Dubai in?
Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.
What are the business hours in Dubai?
Standard business hours in Dubai are 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST.
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 GST timezone?
Major cities in the GST timezone include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Baku, Tbilisi.
What is the UTC offset for GST?
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is at UTC+04:00.
What should I know about the GST timezone?
Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time. GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
When is it midnight in Thailand, what time is it in Dubai?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Thailand (ICT), it is -3h later in Dubai (GST).
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