ICT to EAT
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EATGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and EAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and EAT (East Africa 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.
EAT – East Africa Time
UTC+03:00East Africa Time (EAT) is the time zone for East Africa, 3 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'.
- •Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
- •EAT is the same offset as MSK (Moscow Time).
Understanding the -4h Gap: ICT vs EAT
ICT runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. EAT runs on East Africa Time (EAT) at UTC+03:00. That puts ICT 4 hours behind EAT — a difference of -4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in ICT it is 5:00 AM in EAT. Midnight in ICT is 8:00 PM in EAT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
ICT to EAT time conversion table
| ICT (ICT) | EAT (EAT) | 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 ICT to EAT time
- Scheduling a call from ICT to EAT: a 10:00 AM start in ICT lands at 6:00 AM in EAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both ICT and EAT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT time (9:00 AM–1:00 PM EAT). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a ICT-based team with EAT contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- 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 ICT and need EAT 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 EAT (East Africa Time)
East Africa Time (EAT) is used in the countries of East Africa including Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, and others. EAT does not observe daylight saving time and shares the same offset as Moscow Standard Time (MSK).
Best time to call between ICT and EAT
Both ICT and EAT 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 EAT. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
ICT and EAT overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
ICT is 4 hours behind EAT (ICT UTC+07:00 → EAT 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 ICT and EAT?
ICT (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 4 hours behind EAT (EAT, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently -4h.
How do I convert ICT time to EAT time?
Add -4h to ICT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in ICT is 5:00 AM in EAT.
What time is it in EAT right now?
EAT uses EAT 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 ICT.
What is the best time to call EAT from ICT?
Call between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT — that maps to 9:00 AM–1:00 PM EAT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, ICT or EAT?
ICT is 4 hours behind EAT. When it is 12:00 PM in ICT it is 8:00 AM in EAT.
Does daylight saving time affect the ICT–EAT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -4h offset between ICT and EAT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share ICT's time zone?
ICT also covers Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
Which countries use ICT, ICT's zone?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Is there a day difference between ICT and EAT?
Not normally. The -4h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between ICT and EAT?
EAT is -4h from ICT.
What timezone is ICT in?
ICT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is EAT in?
EAT operates on its local timezone.
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 EAT timezone?
Major cities in the EAT timezone include Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Mogadishu, Antananarivo.
What is the UTC offset for EAT?
East Africa Time (EAT) is at UTC+03:00.
What should I know about the EAT timezone?
Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'. Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
When is it midnight in ICT, what time is it in EAT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in ICT (ICT), it is -4h later in EAT (EAT).
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