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EST to ICT Converter

ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST

Current EST Time
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America/New_York
Current ICT Time
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Asia/Bangkok
Time Diff
12h ahead
EST
UTC-5
ICT
UTC+7

EST to ICT Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in ICT

EST to ICT time conversion table showing all 24 hours
EST ICT
12:00 AM 12:00 PM
1:00 AM 1:00 PM
2:00 AM 2:00 PM
3:00 AM 3:00 PM
4:00 AM 4:00 PM
5:00 AM 5:00 PM
6:00 AM 6:00 PM
7:00 AM 7:00 PM
8:00 AM 8:00 PM
9:00 AM 9:00 PM
10:00 AM 10:00 PM
11:00 AM 11:00 PM
12:00 PM 12:00 AM +1d
1:00 PM 1:00 AM +1d
2:00 PM 2:00 AM +1d
3:00 PM 3:00 AM +1d
4:00 PM 4:00 AM +1d
5:00 PM 5:00 AM +1d
6:00 PM 6:00 AM +1d
7:00 PM 7:00 AM +1d
8:00 PM 8:00 AM +1d
9:00 PM 9:00 AM +1d
10:00 PM 10:00 AM +1d
11:00 PM 11:00 AM +1d

Converting Eastern Standard Time to Indochina Time

Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Indochina Time (ICT) are separated by a 12 hours time difference. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST. EST is UTC-5, used in United States, Canada, Jamaica, while ICT is UTC+7, used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia.

When converting from EST to ICT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM EST equals 9:00 PM ICT, 12:00 PM noon EST equals 12:00 AM ICT, and 5:00 PM EST equals 5:00 AM ICT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across EST and ICT

For professionals scheduling meetings between EST and ICT, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 12 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

EST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to EDT (UTC-4) during summer months. ICT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+7 year-round. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between EST and ICT?
Indochina Time (ICT) is 12 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in EST, it is 12:00 AM in ICT.
How do I convert EST to ICT?
To convert EST to ICT, add 12 hours to the EST time. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 9:00 PM ICT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does EST or ICT observe Daylight Saving Time?
EST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to EDT (UTC-4). ICT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between EST and ICT?
The best time to schedule a call between EST and ICT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in EST, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in ICT.
Is EST ahead or behind ICT?
EST (UTC-5) is 12 hours behind ICT (UTC+7). EST corresponds to the IANA time zone America/New_York, while ICT corresponds to Asia/Bangkok.

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