Bangkok to Riyadh
-4hBangkok
ICTSOURCERiyadh
ASTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and AST on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and AST (Arabia 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.
AST – Arabia Standard Time
UTC+03:00Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+03:00) is the time zone for Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf states of the Arabian peninsula.
- •None of the Gulf states on Arabia Standard Time observe daylight saving.
- •AST is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time.
- •Riyadh is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter.
- •The AST abbreviation is shared with Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00).
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.
About Riyadh
WikipediaRiyadh operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3. As OPEC's de facto capital and home to Tadawul, Riyadh time impacts global energy markets.
Riyadh is growing rapidly as part of Saudi Vision 2030 modernization.
Time Conversion Guide: Bangkok to Riyadh
Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Riyadh runs on Arabian Standard Time (AST) at UTC+03:00. That puts Bangkok 4 hours behind Riyadh — a difference of -4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok it is 5:00 AM in Riyadh. Midnight in Bangkok is 8:00 PM in Riyadh. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Bangkok to Riyadh time conversion table
| Bangkok (ICT) | Riyadh (AST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Bangkok to Riyadh time
- Scheduling a call from Bangkok to Riyadh: a 10:00 AM start in Bangkok lands at 6:00 AM in Riyadh, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Bangkok and Riyadh are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT time (9:00 AM–1:00 PM AST). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Bangkok viewers need 5:00 AM in Riyadh to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 4:00 AM if the event is anchored to Bangkok.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -4h gap is not.
- Block 1:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Bangkok and need Riyadh 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 AST (Arabia Standard Time)
Arabia Standard Time (AST) is fixed at UTC+03:00 all year across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq and Yemen. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so the offset never changes. The abbreviation collides with Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00) used in eastern Canada and the Caribbean; this page covers the Arabian peninsula meaning. Arabia Standard Time is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time, which makes scheduling with Europe straightforward — Riyadh is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter and level with it during European summer time.
Best time to call between Bangkok and Riyadh
Both Bangkok and Riyadh sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 1:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT, which is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM AST. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Bangkok and Riyadh overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Bangkok is 4 hours behind Riyadh (ICT UTC+07:00 → AST UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 1:00 PM–5:00 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 Riyadh?
Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 4 hours behind Riyadh (AST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently -4h.
How do I convert Bangkok time to Riyadh time?
Add -4h to Bangkok local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bangkok is 5:00 AM in Riyadh.
What time is it in Riyadh right now?
Riyadh uses AST at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -4h offset from Bangkok.
What is the best time to call Riyadh from Bangkok?
Call between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT — that maps to 9:00 AM–1:00 PM AST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Bangkok or Riyadh?
Bangkok is 4 hours behind Riyadh. When it is 12:00 PM in Bangkok it is 8:00 AM in Riyadh.
Do Bangkok and Riyadh use different time zones?
Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) uses AST at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and Asia/Riyadh.
Does daylight saving time affect the Bangkok–Riyadh difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -4h offset between Bangkok and Riyadh 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 Riyadh?
Not normally. The -4h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Riyadh?
Riyadh is -4h 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 Riyadh in?
Riyadh operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3. As OPEC's de facto capital and home to Tadawul, Riyadh time impacts global energy markets.
What are the business hours in Bangkok?
Standard business hours in Bangkok are 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT.
What are the business hours in Riyadh?
Standard business hours in Riyadh are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM AST (Sunday-Thursday).
What is the best time to schedule a call between Bangkok and Riyadh?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Bangkok works 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT and Riyadh works 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM AST (Sunday-Thursday) (-4h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Bangkok and Riyadh?
Bangkok uses THB (฿) while Riyadh uses SAR (﷼). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Bangkok and Riyadh compare in size?
Bangkok has a population of approximately 8.3 million (metro: 14.6 million), while Riyadh has approximately 7.7 million (metro: 7.7 million).
What are the major landmarks in Bangkok and Riyadh?
Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho. Riyadh is famous for Kingdom Centre, Masmak Fortress, National Museum.
Do Bangkok and Riyadh have stock exchanges?
Yes. Bangkok has the SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand) and Riyadh has the Tadawul (Saudi Stock Exchange). The -4h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
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 AST timezone?
Major cities in the AST timezone include Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, Kuwait City, Baghdad.
What is the UTC offset for AST?
Arabia Standard Time (AST) is at UTC+03:00.
What should I know about the AST timezone?
None of the Gulf states on Arabia Standard Time observe daylight saving. AST is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time.
When is it midnight in Bangkok, what time is it in Riyadh?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Bangkok (ICT), it is -4h later in Riyadh (AST).
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