Spain to Thailand
+5hSpain
CESTSOURCEThailand
ICTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CEST and ICT on the World Map
The map below highlights the CEST (Central European Time) and ICT (Indochina Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CET – Central European Time
UTC+01:00Central European Time (CET) is used across most of Western and Central Europe, 1 hour ahead of UTC.
- •CET covers more European countries than any other time zone.
- •Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
- •The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Euronext (Amsterdam/Paris), and Borsa Italiana operate on CET.
- •Over 500 million people live in the CET time zone.
- •France moved to CET during the German occupation in WWII and never switched back.
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.
Time Conversion Guide: Spain to Thailand
Spain runs on Central European Summer Time (CEST) at UTC+02:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Thailand runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. That puts Spain 5 hours ahead of Thailand — a difference of +5h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Spain it is 2:00 PM in Thailand. Midnight in Spain is 5:00 AM in Thailand.Spain observes daylight saving time while Thailand does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Spain to Thailand time conversion table
| Spain (CEST) | Thailand (ICT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Spain to Thailand time
- Scheduling a call from Spain to Thailand: a 10:00 AM start in Spain lands at 3:00 PM in Thailand, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Spain and Thailand are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM CEST time (2:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Spain viewers need 2:00 PM in Thailand to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 7:00 PM if the event is anchored to Spain.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +5h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–12:00 PM CEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Spain and need Thailand colleagues present.
- Spain: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +5h gap.
About CET (Central European Time)
Central European Time (CET) is the standard time zone for most of Europe, covering over 30 countries from Spain to Poland, and from Norway to Italy. CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT and is used by the European Union's most populous nations. During summer, most CET countries switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+02:00). Major European financial markets in Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam operate on CET.
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 Spain and Thailand
Both Spain and Thailand sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–12:00 PM CEST, which is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Spain and Thailand overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Spain is 5 hours ahead of Thailand (CEST UTC+02:00 → ICT UTC+07:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM CEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Spain
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+02:00
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 Spain and Thailand?
Spain (CEST, UTC+02:00) is 5 hours ahead of Thailand (ICT, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently +5h.
How do I convert Spain time to Thailand time?
Add +5h to Spain local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Spain is 2:00 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 +5h offset from Spain.
What is the best time to call Thailand from Spain?
Call between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM CEST — that maps to 2:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Spain or Thailand?
Spain is 5 hours ahead of Thailand. When it is 12:00 PM in Spain it is 5:00 PM in Thailand.
Do Spain and Thailand use different time zones?
Spain (Spain) uses CEST at UTC+02:00, while Thailand (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Madrid and Asia/Bangkok.
Does daylight saving time affect the Spain–Thailand difference?
Yes at the moment: Spain is on daylight saving time and Thailand is not, so the +5h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Spain's time zone?
CEST also covers Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna, Warsaw and 10 more.
Which countries use CEST, Spain's zone?
CEST is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland and 19 more.
Is there a day difference between Spain and Thailand?
Not normally. The +5h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Spain and Thailand?
Thailand is +5h from Spain.
What timezone is Spain in?
Spain operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Thailand in?
Thailand operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use CET (Central European Time)?
CET is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, and 21 more countries.
Does CET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, CET switches to CEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about CET?
CET covers more European countries than any other time zone. Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
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 Spain, what time is it in Thailand?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Spain (CET), it is +5h later in Thailand (ICT).
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