Thailand to NZST
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NZSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and NZST on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and NZST (New Zealand 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.
NZST – New Zealand Standard Time
UTC+12:00New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is the time zone for New Zealand, 12 hours ahead of UTC.
- •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).
Thailand vs NZST: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Thailand runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. NZST runs on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) at UTC+12:00. That puts Thailand 5 hours ahead of NZST — a difference of +5h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Thailand it is 2:00 PM in NZST. Midnight in Thailand is 5:00 AM in NZST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Thailand to NZST time conversion table
| Thailand (ICT) | NZST (NZST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Thailand to NZST time
- Scheduling a call from Thailand to NZST: a 10:00 AM start in Thailand lands at 3:00 PM in NZST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Thailand and NZST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM ICT time (2:00 PM–5:00 PM NZST). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Thailand viewers need 2:00 PM in NZST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 7:00 PM if the event is anchored to Thailand.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +5h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–12:00 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Thailand and need NZST 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 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).
Best time to call between Thailand and NZST
Both Thailand and NZST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–12:00 PM ICT, which is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM NZST. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Thailand and NZST overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Thailand is 5 hours ahead of NZST (ICT UTC+07:00 → NZST UTC+12:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM ICT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Thailand
Does not observe DST
NZST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+12:00 · DST: UTC+13:00
Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Thailand and NZST?
Thailand (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 5 hours ahead of NZST (NZST, UTC+12:00). The gap is currently +5h.
How do I convert Thailand time to NZST time?
Add +5h to Thailand local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Thailand is 2:00 PM in NZST.
What time is it in NZST right now?
NZST uses NZST at UTC+12:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +5h offset from Thailand.
What is the best time to call NZST from Thailand?
Call between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM ICT — that maps to 2:00 PM–5:00 PM NZST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Thailand or NZST?
Thailand is 5 hours ahead of NZST. When it is 12:00 PM in Thailand it is 5:00 PM in NZST.
Do Thailand and NZST use different time zones?
Thailand (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while NZST uses NZST at UTC+12:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and Pacific/Auckland.
Does daylight saving time affect the Thailand–NZST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +5h offset between Thailand and NZST 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 NZST?
Not normally. The +5h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Thailand and NZST?
NZST is +5h from Thailand.
What timezone is Thailand in?
Thailand operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is NZST in?
NZST 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 NZST timezone?
Major cities in the NZST timezone include Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin.
What is the UTC offset for NZST?
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is at UTC+12:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to NZDT.
What should I know about the NZST timezone?
New Zealand is among the first major countries to see a new day. NZST is 17 hours ahead of EST.
When is it midnight in Thailand, what time is it in NZST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Thailand (ICT), it is +5h later in NZST (NZST).
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