Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

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Bangkok to United Arab Emirates

-3h

Bangkok

ICTSOURCE

Thailand · UTC+07:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

United Arab Emirates

GST

UTC+04:00

HH09

MM00

09:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Bangkok

United Arab Emirates

12:00 AM

9:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

11:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

1:00 AM

6:00 AM

3:00 AM

8:00 AM

5:00 AM

10:00 AM

7:00 AM

12:00 PM

9:00 AM

2:00 PM

11:00 AM

4:00 PM

1:00 PM

6:00 PM

3:00 PM

8:00 PM

5:00 PM

10:00 PM

7:00 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

ICT and GST on the World Map

The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and GST (Gulf Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

ICT Zone

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GST Zone

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ICT – Indochina Time

UTC+07:00

Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in ICT

ThailandVietnamCambodiaLaosIndonesia (WIB)

Major Cities in ICT

BangkokHo Chi Minh CityHanoiJakartaPhnom PenhVientiane

Key Facts about ICT

•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.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+07:00 year-round

Learn more about ICT on Wikipedia

GST – Gulf Standard Time

UTC+04:00

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in GST

UAEOmanGeorgiaAzerbaijanMauritius

Major Cities in GST

DubaiAbu DhabiMuscatBakuTbilisi

Key Facts about GST

•Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
•GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
•The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+04:00 year-round

Learn more about GST on Wikipedia

About Bangkok

Wikipedia

Bangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.

Population:8.3 million

Metro:14.6 million

Business Hours:8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT

Currency:THB (฿)

Stock Exchange:SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand)

Key Landmarks

Grand PalaceWat ArunWat PhoChatuchak MarketKhao San Road

Did You Know?

Bangkok is one of the world's most visited cities, with over 22 million visitors annually.

Learn more about ICT timezone →

Understanding the -3h Gap: Bangkok vs United Arab Emirates

Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. United Arab Emirates runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. That puts Bangkok 3 hours behind United Arab Emirates — a difference of -3h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok it is 6:00 AM in United Arab Emirates. Midnight in Bangkok is 9:00 PM in United Arab Emirates. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Bangkok to United Arab Emirates time conversion table

Bangkok (ICT)	United Arab Emirates (GST)	Day
12:00 AM	9:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	3:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	4:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	5:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	6:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	9:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	12:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	2:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	3:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	6:00 PM	same day

Why people convert Bangkok to United Arab Emirates time

Scheduling a call from Bangkok to United Arab Emirates: a 10:00 AM start in Bangkok lands at 7:00 AM in United Arab Emirates, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Bangkok and United Arab Emirates are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT time (9:00 AM–2:00 PM GST). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking United Arab Emirates local time against Bangkok keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -3h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -3h gap is not.
Block 12:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Bangkok and need United Arab Emirates 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 GST (Gulf Standard Time)

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.

Best time to call between Bangkok and United Arab Emirates

Both Bangkok and United Arab Emirates sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT, which is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM GST. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Bangkok and United Arab Emirates share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (12:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Bangkok is 3 hours behind United Arab Emirates (ICT UTC+07:00 → GST UTC+04:00). The shared working window is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Bangkok and United Arab Emirates?

Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 3 hours behind United Arab Emirates (GST, UTC+04:00). The gap is currently -3h.

How do I convert Bangkok time to United Arab Emirates time?

Add -3h to Bangkok local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bangkok is 6:00 AM in United Arab Emirates.

What time is it in United Arab Emirates right now?

United Arab Emirates uses GST at UTC+04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -3h offset from Bangkok.

What is the best time to call United Arab Emirates from Bangkok?

Call between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:00 PM GST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Bangkok or United Arab Emirates?

Bangkok is 3 hours behind United Arab Emirates. When it is 12:00 PM in Bangkok it is 9:00 AM in United Arab Emirates.

Do Bangkok and United Arab Emirates use different time zones?

Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while United Arab Emirates (United Arab Emirates) uses GST at UTC+04:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and Asia/Dubai.