Thailand to Santiago
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CLSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and CLST on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and CLST (Chile 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.
CLT – Chile Standard Time
UTC-04:00Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the time zone for continental Chile, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •Chile observes daylight saving time, switching to CLST (UTC-03:00) in summer.
- •Santiago is the largest city in Chile with over 6 million in the metro area.
- •Chile spans over 4,300 km from north to south but uses one timezone.
Everything You Need to Know About Thailand and Santiago Time
Thailand runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Santiago runs on Chile Summer Time (CLST) at UTC-03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Thailand 10 hours behind Santiago — a difference of -10h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Thailand it is 11:00 PM in Santiago on the previous day. Midnight in Thailand is 2:00 PM in Santiago.Santiago observes daylight saving time while Thailand does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Thailand to Santiago time conversion table
| Thailand (ICT) | Santiago (CLST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Thailand to Santiago time
- Scheduling a call from Thailand to Santiago: a 10:00 AM start in Thailand lands at 12:00 AM in Santiago, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -10h gap: Thailand and Santiago 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 Santiago is 11:00 PM in Thailand.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Thailand is 10:00 AM in Santiago makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -10h gap is not.
- With a -10h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Thailand takes the early slot, the next week Santiago does.
- Santiago: Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 CLT (Chile Standard Time)
Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the standard time in Chile. During summer months (October to March), Chile switches to Chile Summer Time (CLST, UTC-03:00). Chile is the longest north-south country in the world.
Best time to call between Thailand and Santiago
With a -10h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Santiago opens at 9:00 AM CLST, which is 11:00 PM in Thailand, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Thailand and Santiago have no shared working hours because of the -10h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Thailand is 10 hours behind Santiago (ICT UTC+07:00 → CLST UTC-03:00). 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
Thailand
Does not observe DST
Santiago
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-04:00 · DST: UTC-03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Thailand and Santiago?
Thailand (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 10 hours behind Santiago (CLST, UTC-03:00). The gap is currently -10h.
How do I convert Thailand time to Santiago time?
Add -10h to Thailand local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Thailand is 11:00 PM in Santiago (previous day).
What time is it in Santiago right now?
Santiago uses CLST at UTC-03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -10h offset from Thailand.
What is the best time to call Santiago from Thailand?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -10h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Thailand, which is 3:00 AM in Santiago.
Which is behind, Thailand or Santiago?
Thailand is 10 hours behind Santiago. When it is 12:00 PM in Thailand it is 2:00 AM in Santiago.
Do Thailand and Santiago use different time zones?
Thailand (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Santiago (Chile) uses CLST at UTC-03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and America/Santiago.
Does daylight saving time affect the Thailand–Santiago difference?
Yes at the moment: Santiago is on daylight saving time and Thailand is not, so the -10h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
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 Santiago?
Not normally. The -10h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Thailand and Santiago?
Santiago is -10h from Thailand.
What timezone is Thailand in?
Thailand operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Santiago in?
Santiago 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 CLT timezone?
Major cities in the CLT timezone include Santiago, Valparaíso, Concepción, Viña del Mar, Antofagasta.
What is the UTC offset for CLT?
Chile Standard Time (CLT) is at UTC-04:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CLST.
What should I know about the CLT timezone?
Chile observes daylight saving time, switching to CLST (UTC-03:00) in summer. Santiago is the largest city in Chile with over 6 million in the metro area.
When is it midnight in Thailand, what time is it in Santiago?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Thailand (ICT), it is -10h later in Santiago (CLT).
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