Bangkok to WET
-7hBangkok
ICTSOURCEWET
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.
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.
Bangkok to WET Time Difference – Complete Guide
Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. That puts Bangkok 7 hours behind WET — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok it is 2:00 AM in WET. Midnight in Bangkok is 5:00 PM in WET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Bangkok to WET time conversion table
| Bangkok (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 Bangkok to WET time
- Scheduling a call from Bangkok to WET: a 10:00 AM start in Bangkok lands at 3:00 AM in WET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Bangkok 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 Bangkok 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 Bangkok 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 Bangkok and WET
Both Bangkok 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
Bangkok and WET overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Bangkok 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
Bangkok
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 Bangkok and WET?
Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 7 hours behind WET (WET, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -7h.
How do I convert Bangkok time to WET time?
Add -7h to Bangkok local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bangkok 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 Bangkok.
What is the best time to call WET from Bangkok?
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, Bangkok or WET?
Bangkok is 7 hours behind WET. When it is 12:00 PM in Bangkok it is 5:00 AM in WET.
Do Bangkok and WET use different time zones?
Bangkok (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 Bangkok–WET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -7h offset between Bangkok and WET 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 WET?
Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and WET?
WET is -7h 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 WET in?
WET 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 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 Bangkok, what time is it in WET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Bangkok (ICT), it is -7h later in WET (WET).
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