Thailand to Peru
-12hThailand
ICTSOURCEPeru
PETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and PET on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and PET (Peru 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.
PET – Peru Time
UTC-05:00Peru Time (PET) is the standard time for Peru, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •Peru does not observe daylight saving time.
- •PET is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00).
- •Lima is the 5th largest city in the Americas.
Everything You Need to Know About Thailand and Peru Time
Thailand runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Peru runs on Peru Standard Time (PET) at UTC-05:00. That puts Thailand 12 hours behind Peru — a difference of -12h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Thailand it is 9:00 PM in Peru on the previous day. Midnight in Thailand is 12:00 PM in Peru. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Thailand to Peru time conversion table
| Thailand (ICT) | Peru (PET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Thailand to Peru time
- Scheduling a call from Thailand to Peru: a 10:00 AM start in Thailand lands at 10:00 PM in Peru the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -12h gap: Thailand and Peru have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Peru is 9:00 PM in Thailand.
- Watching a live event or market open: Thailand viewers need 9:00 PM in Peru to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 12:00 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 -12h gap is not.
- With a -12h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Thailand takes the early slot, the next week Peru does.
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 PET (Peru Time)
Peru Time (PET) is the time zone used throughout Peru. Peru does not observe daylight saving time. PET shares the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00). Lima, the capital, is the economic center of Peru.
Best time to call between Thailand and Peru
With a -12h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Peru opens at 9:00 AM PET, which is 9:00 PM in Thailand, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Thailand and Peru have no shared working hours because of the -12h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Thailand is 12 hours behind Peru (ICT UTC+07:00 → PET UTC-05:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Thailand and Peru?
Thailand (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 12 hours behind Peru (PET, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -12h.
How do I convert Thailand time to Peru time?
Add -12h to Thailand local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Thailand is 9:00 PM in Peru (previous day).
What time is it in Peru right now?
Peru uses PET at UTC-05:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -12h offset from Thailand.
What is the best time to call Peru from Thailand?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -12h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Thailand, which is 1:00 AM in Peru.
Which is behind, Thailand or Peru?
Thailand is 12 hours behind Peru. When it is 12:00 PM in Thailand it is 12:00 AM in Peru.
Do Thailand and Peru use different time zones?
Thailand (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Peru (Peru) uses PET at UTC-05:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and America/Lima.
Does daylight saving time affect the Thailand–Peru difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -12h offset between Thailand and Peru 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 Peru?
Sometimes. The -12h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Thailand already falls on the in Peru.
What is the time difference between Thailand and Peru?
Peru is -12h from Thailand.
What timezone is Thailand in?
Thailand operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Peru in?
Peru 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 PET timezone?
Major cities in the PET timezone include Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo, Cusco, Callao.
What is the UTC offset for PET?
Peru Time (PET) is at UTC-05:00.
What should I know about the PET timezone?
Peru does not observe daylight saving time. PET is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00).
When is it midnight in Thailand, what time is it in Peru?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Thailand (ICT), it is -12h later in Peru (PET).
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