EDT to Bangkok
+11hEDT
EDTSOURCEBangkok
ICTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EDT and ICT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) and ICT (Indochina Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EDT – Eastern Daylight Time
UTC-04:00Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the daylight saving time observed in the Eastern Time Zone, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November.
- •During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
- •Not all EST locations switch to EDT – Panama and Jamaica stay on EST year-round.
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.
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: EDT to Bangkok
EDT runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00. Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. That puts EDT 11 hours ahead of Bangkok — a difference of +11h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EDT it is 8:00 PM in Bangkok. Midnight in EDT is 11:00 AM in Bangkok. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
EDT to Bangkok time conversion table
| EDT (EDT) | Bangkok (ICT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert EDT to Bangkok time
- Scheduling a call from EDT to Bangkok: a 10:00 AM start in EDT lands at 9:00 PM in Bangkok, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +11h gap: EDT and Bangkok 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 Bangkok is 8:00 PM in EDT.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in EDT is 7:00 AM in Bangkok makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +11h gap is not.
- With a +11h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week EDT takes the early slot, the next week Bangkok does.
About EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is used during the summer months (second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November) in the Eastern Time Zone. During EDT, clocks are advanced by one hour to take advantage of longer daylight hours. Not all locations in the Eastern Time Zone observe DST – Panama, Jamaica, and most of the Caribbean remain on EST year-round.
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.
Best time to call between EDT and Bangkok
With a +11h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Bangkok opens at 9:00 AM ICT, which is 8:00 PM in EDT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
EDT and Bangkok have no shared working hours because of the +11h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
EDT is 11 hours ahead of Bangkok (EDT UTC-04:00 → ICT UTC+07:00). 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
EDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Bangkok
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EDT and Bangkok?
EDT (EDT, UTC-04:00) is 11 hours ahead of Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently +11h.
How do I convert EDT time to Bangkok time?
Add +11h to EDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EDT is 8:00 PM in Bangkok.
What time is it in Bangkok right now?
Bangkok uses ICT at UTC+07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +11h offset from EDT.
What is the best time to call Bangkok from EDT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +11h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in EDT, which is 12:00 AM in Bangkok.
Which is ahead, EDT or Bangkok?
EDT is 11 hours ahead of Bangkok. When it is 12:00 PM in EDT it is 11:00 PM in Bangkok.
Do EDT and Bangkok use different time zones?
EDT uses EDT at UTC-04:00, while Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are America/New_York and Asia/Bangkok.
Does daylight saving time affect the EDT–Bangkok difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +11h offset between EDT and Bangkok is fixed all year.
Which other cities share EDT's time zone?
EDT also covers New York City, Washington D.C., Toronto, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
Which countries use EDT, EDT's zone?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.
Is there a day difference between EDT and Bangkok?
Not normally. The +11h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between EDT and Bangkok?
Bangkok is +11h from EDT.
What timezone is EDT in?
EDT operates on its local timezone.
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 are the business hours in Bangkok?
Standard business hours in Bangkok are 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT.
Which countries use EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.
Does EDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EDT switches to EST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EDT?
EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
Which cities are in the ICT timezone?
Major cities in the ICT timezone include Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
What is the UTC offset for ICT?
Indochina Time (ICT) is at UTC+07:00.
What should I know about the ICT timezone?
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
When is it midnight in EDT, what time is it in Bangkok?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EDT (EDT), it is +11h later in Bangkok (ICT).
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