Thailand to WET
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WETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and WET on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and WET (Western European 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.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
Everything You Need to Know About Thailand and WET Time
Thailand runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. That puts Thailand 7 hours behind WET — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Thailand it is 2:00 AM in WET. Midnight in Thailand is 5:00 PM in WET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Thailand to WET time conversion table
| Thailand (ICT) | WET (WET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Thailand to WET time
- Scheduling a call from Thailand to WET: a 10:00 AM start in Thailand lands at 3:00 AM in WET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Thailand and WET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM WET). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking WET local time against Thailand keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -7h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
- Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Thailand and need WET 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 WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
Best time to call between Thailand and WET
Both Thailand and WET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WET. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Thailand and WET overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Thailand is 7 hours behind WET (ICT UTC+07:00 → WET UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Thailand
Does not observe DST
WET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Thailand and WET?
Thailand (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 7 hours behind WET (WET, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -7h.
How do I convert Thailand time to WET time?
Add -7h to Thailand local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Thailand is 2:00 AM in WET.
What time is it in WET right now?
WET uses WET at UTC+00:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -7h offset from Thailand.
What is the best time to call WET from Thailand?
Call between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT — that maps to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Thailand or WET?
Thailand is 7 hours behind WET. When it is 12:00 PM in Thailand it is 5:00 AM in WET.
Do Thailand and WET use different time zones?
Thailand (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while WET uses WET at UTC+00:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and Europe/Lisbon.
Does daylight saving time affect the Thailand–WET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -7h offset between Thailand and WET 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 WET?
Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Thailand and WET?
WET is -7h from Thailand.
What timezone is Thailand in?
Thailand operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is WET in?
WET 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 WET timezone?
Major cities in the WET timezone include Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
What is the UTC offset for WET?
Western European Time (WET) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to WEST.
What should I know about the WET timezone?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
When is it midnight in Thailand, what time is it in WET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Thailand (ICT), it is -7h later in WET (WET).
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