Bangkok to AKST
-16hBangkok
ICTSOURCEAKST
AKSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and AKST on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and AKST (Alaska 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.
AKST – Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.
- •Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
- •Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
- •The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.
About Bangkok
WikipediaBangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.
Bangkok is one of the world's most visited cities, with over 22 million visitors annually.
Understanding the -16h Gap: Bangkok vs AKST
Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. That puts Bangkok 16 hours behind AKST — a difference of -16h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok it is 5:00 PM in AKST on the previous day. Midnight in Bangkok is 8:00 AM in AKST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Bangkok to AKST time conversion table
| Bangkok (ICT) | AKST (AKST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Bangkok to AKST time
- Scheduling a call from Bangkok to AKST: a 10:00 AM start in Bangkok lands at 6:00 PM in AKST the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -16h gap: Bangkok and AKST 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 AKST is 5:00 PM in Bangkok.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking AKST local time against Bangkok keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -16h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -16h gap is not.
- With a -16h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Bangkok takes the early slot, the next week AKST 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 AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).
Best time to call between Bangkok and AKST
With a -16h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. AKST opens at 9:00 AM AKST, which is 5:00 PM in Bangkok, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Bangkok and AKST have no shared working hours because of the -16h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Bangkok is 16 hours behind AKST (ICT UTC+07:00 → AKST UTC-09:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Bangkok
Does not observe DST
AKST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Bangkok and AKST?
Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 16 hours behind AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00). The gap is currently -16h.
How do I convert Bangkok time to AKST time?
Add -16h to Bangkok local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bangkok is 5:00 PM in AKST (previous day).
What time is it in AKST right now?
AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -16h offset from Bangkok.
What is the best time to call AKST from Bangkok?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -16h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Bangkok, which is 9:00 PM in AKST.
Which is behind, Bangkok or AKST?
Bangkok is 16 hours behind AKST. When it is 12:00 PM in Bangkok it is 8:00 PM in AKST.
Do Bangkok and AKST use different time zones?
Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the Bangkok–AKST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -16h offset between Bangkok and AKST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Bangkok's time zone?
ICT also covers Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
Which countries use ICT, Bangkok's zone?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Is there a day difference between Bangkok and AKST?
Sometimes. The -16h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Bangkok already falls on the in AKST.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and AKST?
AKST is -16h from Bangkok.
What timezone is Bangkok in?
Bangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Bangkok?
Standard business hours in Bangkok are 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT.
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 AKST timezone?
Major cities in the AKST timezone include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
What is the UTC offset for AKST?
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is at UTC-09:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AKDT.
What should I know about the AKST timezone?
Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents. Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
When is it midnight in Bangkok, what time is it in AKST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Bangkok (ICT), it is -16h later in AKST (AKST).
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