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ICT to CST-CN Converter

CST-CN is 1 hour ahead of ICT

Current ICT Time
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Asia/Bangkok
Current CST-CN Time
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Asia/Shanghai
Time Diff
1h ahead
ICT
UTC+7
CST-CN
UTC+8
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ICT (7h)

ICT to CST-CN Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Indochina Time to China Standard Time

Indochina Time (ICT) and China Standard Time (CST-CN) are separated by a 1 hour time difference. CST-CN is 1 hour ahead of ICT. ICT is UTC+7, used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, while CST-CN is UTC+8, used in China.

When converting from ICT to CST-CN, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM ICT equals 10:00 AM CST-CN, 12:00 PM noon ICT equals 1:00 PM CST-CN, and 5:00 PM ICT equals 6:00 PM CST-CN. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across ICT and CST-CN

For professionals scheduling meetings between ICT and CST-CN, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 1 hour difference, the window of overlap may be limited. 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-CN does not observe DST, staying at UTC+8 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between ICT and CST-CN?
China Standard Time (CST-CN) is 1 hour ahead of Indochina Time (ICT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in ICT, it is 1:00 PM in CST-CN.
How do I convert ICT to CST-CN?
To convert ICT to CST-CN, add 1 hour to the ICT time. For example, 9:00 AM ICT is 10:00 AM CST-CN. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does ICT or CST-CN observe Daylight Saving Time?
ICT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. CST-CN 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 ICT and CST-CN?
The best time to schedule a call between ICT and CST-CN 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-CN.
Is ICT ahead or behind CST-CN?
ICT (UTC+7) is 1 hour behind CST-CN (UTC+8). ICT corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Bangkok, while CST-CN corresponds to Asia/Shanghai.

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