Thailand to Mexico
-13hThailand
ICTSOURCEMexico
CSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and CST on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and CST (Central Standard 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.
CST – Central Standard Time
UTC-06:00Central Standard Time (CST) is the time zone for the central United States, Canada, and Mexico, 6 hours behind UTC.
- •CST covers 20 US states fully or partially.
- •Chicago and Houston are the two largest cities in the Central Time Zone.
- •Mexico City, one of the world's most populous cities, operates on CST.
- •CST is 1 hour behind EST and 2 hours ahead of PST.
Thailand vs Mexico: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Thailand runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Mexico runs on Central Standard Time (CST) at UTC-06:00. That puts Thailand 13 hours behind Mexico — a difference of -13h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Thailand it is 8:00 PM in Mexico on the previous day. Midnight in Thailand is 11:00 AM in Mexico. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Thailand to Mexico time conversion table
| Thailand (ICT) | Mexico (CST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Thailand to Mexico time
- Scheduling a call from Thailand to Mexico: a 10:00 AM start in Thailand lands at 9:00 PM in Mexico the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -13h gap: Thailand and Mexico 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 Mexico is 8:00 PM in Thailand.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Mexico local time against Thailand keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -13h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -13h gap is not.
- With a -13h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Thailand takes the early slot, the next week Mexico does.
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 CST (Central Standard Time)
Central Standard Time (CST) covers the central region of North America. It is the second most populous time zone in the US, including major cities like Chicago, Houston, and Dallas. CST is also used in Mexico City and much of Central America including Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Costa Rica. During summer, most of the US and Canada switch to Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-05:00), while Mexico and Central American countries generally remain on CST.
Best time to call between Thailand and Mexico
With a -13h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Mexico opens at 9:00 AM CST, which is 8:00 PM in Thailand, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Thailand and Mexico have no shared working hours because of the -13h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Thailand is 13 hours behind Mexico (ICT UTC+07:00 → CST UTC-06:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Thailand and Mexico?
Thailand (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 13 hours behind Mexico (CST, UTC-06:00). The gap is currently -13h.
How do I convert Thailand time to Mexico time?
Add -13h to Thailand local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Thailand is 8:00 PM in Mexico (previous day).
What time is it in Mexico right now?
Mexico uses CST at UTC-06:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -13h offset from Thailand.
What is the best time to call Mexico from Thailand?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -13h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Thailand, which is 12:00 AM in Mexico.
Which is behind, Thailand or Mexico?
Thailand is 13 hours behind Mexico. When it is 12:00 PM in Thailand it is 11:00 PM in Mexico.
Do Thailand and Mexico use different time zones?
Thailand (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Mexico (Mexico) uses CST at UTC-06:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and America/Mexico_City.
Does daylight saving time affect the Thailand–Mexico difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -13h offset between Thailand and Mexico is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Thailand's time zone?
ICT also covers Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
Which countries use ICT, Thailand's zone?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Is there a day difference between Thailand and Mexico?
Sometimes. The -13h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Thailand already falls on the in Mexico.
What is the time difference between Thailand and Mexico?
Mexico is -13h from Thailand.
What timezone is Thailand in?
Thailand operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Mexico in?
Mexico 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 CST timezone?
Major cities in the CST timezone include Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Mexico City, Austin, Winnipeg, Memphis.
What is the UTC offset for CST?
Central Standard Time (CST) is at UTC-06:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CDT.
What should I know about the CST timezone?
CST covers 20 US states fully or partially. Chicago and Houston are the two largest cities in the Central Time Zone.
When is it midnight in Thailand, what time is it in Mexico?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Thailand (ICT), it is -13h later in Mexico (CST).
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