Portugal to Thailand
+6hPortugal
WESTSOURCEThailand
ICTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WEST and ICT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WEST (Western European Time) and ICT (Indochina Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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.
Portugal to Thailand Time Difference – Complete Guide
Portugal runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Thailand runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. That puts Portugal 6 hours ahead of Thailand — a difference of +6h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Portugal it is 3:00 PM in Thailand. Midnight in Portugal is 6:00 AM in Thailand.Portugal observes daylight saving time while Thailand does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Portugal to Thailand time conversion table
| Portugal (WEST) | Thailand (ICT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Portugal to Thailand time
- Scheduling a call from Portugal to Thailand: a 10:00 AM start in Portugal lands at 4:00 PM in Thailand, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Portugal and Thailand are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM WEST time (3:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Portugal is 2:00 AM in Thailand makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +6h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–11:00 AM WEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Portugal and need Thailand colleagues present.
- Portugal: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +6h gap.
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).
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 Portugal and Thailand
Both Portugal and Thailand sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–11:00 AM WEST, which is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Portugal and Thailand overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Portugal is 6 hours ahead of Thailand (WEST UTC+01:00 → ICT UTC+07:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM WEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Portugal
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Thailand
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Portugal and Thailand?
Portugal (WEST, UTC+01:00) is 6 hours ahead of Thailand (ICT, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently +6h.
How do I convert Portugal time to Thailand time?
Add +6h to Portugal local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Portugal is 3:00 PM in Thailand.
What time is it in Thailand right now?
Thailand 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 +6h offset from Portugal.
What is the best time to call Thailand from Portugal?
Call between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM WEST — that maps to 3:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Portugal or Thailand?
Portugal is 6 hours ahead of Thailand. When it is 12:00 PM in Portugal it is 6:00 PM in Thailand.
Do Portugal and Thailand use different time zones?
Portugal (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00, while Thailand (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Lisbon and Asia/Bangkok.
Does daylight saving time affect the Portugal–Thailand difference?
Yes at the moment: Portugal is on daylight saving time and Thailand is not, so the +6h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Portugal's time zone?
WEST also covers Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
Which countries use WEST, Portugal's zone?
WEST is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Is there a day difference between Portugal and Thailand?
Not normally. The +6h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Portugal and Thailand?
Thailand is +6h from Portugal.
What timezone is Portugal in?
Portugal operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Thailand in?
Thailand operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use WET (Western European Time)?
WET is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Does WET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, WET switches to WEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about WET?
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).
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 Portugal, what time is it in Thailand?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Portugal (WET), it is +6h later in Thailand (ICT).
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