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ICT to CST Converter

CST is 13 hours behind ICT

Current ICT Time
--:--:-- --
Asia/Bangkok
Current CST Time
--:--:-- --
America/Chicago
Time Diff
13h behind
ICT
UTC+7
CST
UTC-6

ICT to CST Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Indochina Time to Central Standard Time

Indochina Time (ICT) and Central Standard Time (CST) are separated by a 13 hours time difference. CST is 13 hours behind ICT. ICT is UTC+7, used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, while CST is UTC-6, used in United States, Canada, Mexico.

When converting from ICT to CST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM ICT equals 8:00 PM CST, 12:00 PM noon ICT equals 11:00 PM CST, and 5:00 PM ICT equals 4:00 AM CST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across ICT and CST

For professionals scheduling meetings between ICT and CST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 13 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

ICT does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+7 year-round. CST observes DST, switching to CDT (UTC-5). 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 ICT and CST?
Central Standard Time (CST) is 13 hours behind Indochina Time (ICT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in ICT, it is 11:00 PM in CST.
How do I convert ICT to CST?
To convert ICT to CST, subtract 13 hours from the ICT time. For example, 9:00 AM ICT is 8:00 PM CST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does ICT or CST observe Daylight Saving Time?
ICT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. CST observes DST, switching to CDT (UTC-5). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between ICT and CST?
The best time to schedule a call between ICT and CST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in ICT, 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 CST.
Is ICT ahead or behind CST?
ICT (UTC+7) is 13 hours ahead of CST (UTC-6). ICT corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Bangkok, while CST corresponds to America/Chicago.

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