Bangkok to AWST
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AWSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and AWST on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and AWST (Australian Western 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.
AWST – Australian Western Standard Time
UTC+08:00Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is the time zone for Western Australia, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.
- •AWST is the same offset as China Standard Time and Singapore Time.
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.
Time Conversion Guide: Bangkok to AWST
Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. AWST runs on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at UTC+08:00. That puts Bangkok 1 hour ahead of AWST — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok it is 10:00 AM in AWST. Midnight in Bangkok is 1:00 AM in AWST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Bangkok to AWST time conversion table
| Bangkok (ICT) | AWST (AWST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Bangkok to AWST time
- Scheduling a call from Bangkok to AWST: a 10:00 AM start in Bangkok lands at 11:00 AM in AWST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Bangkok and AWST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM ICT time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM AWST). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Bangkok is 9:00 PM in AWST makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +1h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Bangkok and need AWST 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 AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)
Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is used in Western Australia. WA does not observe daylight saving time, having rejected it in multiple referendums. Perth is the most remote major city in the world.
Best time to call between Bangkok and AWST
Both Bangkok and AWST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT, which is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM AWST. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Bangkok and AWST share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Bangkok is 1 hour ahead of AWST (ICT UTC+07:00 → AWST UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Bangkok and AWST?
Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 1 hour ahead of AWST (AWST, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +1h.
How do I convert Bangkok time to AWST time?
Add +1h to Bangkok local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bangkok is 10:00 AM in AWST.
What time is it in AWST right now?
AWST uses AWST at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +1h offset from Bangkok.
What is the best time to call AWST from Bangkok?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM ICT — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM AWST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Bangkok or AWST?
Bangkok is 1 hour ahead of AWST. When it is 12:00 PM in Bangkok it is 1:00 PM in AWST.
Do Bangkok and AWST use different time zones?
Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while AWST uses AWST at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and Australia/Perth.
Does daylight saving time affect the Bangkok–AWST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +1h offset between Bangkok and AWST 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 AWST?
Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and AWST?
AWST is +1h 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 AWST in?
AWST 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 AWST timezone?
Major cities in the AWST timezone include Perth, Mandurah, Bunbury, Geraldton.
What is the UTC offset for AWST?
Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the AWST timezone?
Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time. Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.
When is it midnight in Bangkok, what time is it in AWST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Bangkok (ICT), it is +1h later in AWST (AWST).
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