Thailand to SGT
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ICT and SGT on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and SGT (Singapore 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.
SGT – Singapore Standard Time
UTC+08:00Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is the time zone for Singapore, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Singapore uses UTC+08:00 despite being at about 104°E longitude (closer to UTC+07:00).
- •Singapore does not observe daylight saving time.
- •The Singapore Exchange (SGX) operates on SGT.
Everything You Need to Know About Thailand and SGT Time
Thailand runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. SGT runs on Singapore Standard Time (SGT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Thailand 1 hour ahead of SGT — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Thailand it is 10:00 AM in SGT. Midnight in Thailand is 1:00 AM in SGT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Thailand to SGT time conversion table
| Thailand (ICT) | SGT (SGT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Thailand to SGT time
- Scheduling a call from Thailand to SGT: a 10:00 AM start in Thailand lands at 11:00 AM in SGT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Thailand and SGT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM ICT time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM SGT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Thailand viewers need 10:00 AM in SGT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 11:00 PM if the event is anchored to Thailand.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +1h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Thailand and need SGT 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 SGT (Singapore Standard Time)
Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is used in Singapore year-round. Singapore does not observe daylight saving time. Despite being geographically close to the UTC+07:00 zone, Singapore uses UTC+08:00 to align with major trading partners like China, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Singapore is a major global financial hub.
Best time to call between Thailand and SGT
Both Thailand and SGT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT, which is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM SGT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Thailand and SGT share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Thailand is 1 hour ahead of SGT (ICT UTC+07:00 → SGT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Thailand and SGT?
Thailand (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 1 hour ahead of SGT (SGT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +1h.
How do I convert Thailand time to SGT time?
Add +1h to Thailand local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Thailand is 10:00 AM in SGT.
What time is it in SGT right now?
SGT uses SGT at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +1h offset from Thailand.
What is the best time to call SGT from Thailand?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM ICT — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM SGT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Thailand or SGT?
Thailand is 1 hour ahead of SGT. When it is 12:00 PM in Thailand it is 1:00 PM in SGT.
Do Thailand and SGT use different time zones?
Thailand (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while SGT uses SGT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and Asia/Singapore.
Does daylight saving time affect the Thailand–SGT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +1h offset between Thailand and SGT 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 SGT?
Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Thailand and SGT?
SGT is +1h from Thailand.
What timezone is Thailand in?
Thailand operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is SGT in?
SGT 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 SGT timezone?
Major cities in the SGT timezone include Singapore.
What is the UTC offset for SGT?
Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the SGT timezone?
Singapore uses UTC+08:00 despite being at about 104°E longitude (closer to UTC+07:00). Singapore does not observe daylight saving time.
When is it midnight in Thailand, what time is it in SGT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Thailand (ICT), it is +1h later in SGT (SGT).
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