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ICT to SAST Converter

SAST is 5 hours behind ICT

Current ICT Time
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Asia/Bangkok
Current SAST Time
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Africa/Johannesburg
Time Diff
5h behind
ICT
UTC+7
SAST
UTC+2
Overlapping hours: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ICT (3h)

ICT to SAST Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Indochina Time to South Africa Standard Time

Indochina Time (ICT) and South Africa Standard Time (SAST) are separated by a 5 hours time difference. SAST is 5 hours behind ICT. ICT is UTC+7, used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, while SAST is UTC+2, used in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho.

When converting from ICT to SAST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM ICT equals 4:00 AM SAST, 12:00 PM noon ICT equals 7:00 AM SAST, and 5:00 PM ICT equals 12:00 PM SAST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across ICT and SAST

For professionals scheduling meetings between ICT and SAST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 5 hours 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. SAST does not observe DST, staying at UTC+2 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between ICT and SAST?
South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is 5 hours behind Indochina Time (ICT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in ICT, it is 7:00 AM in SAST.
How do I convert ICT to SAST?
To convert ICT to SAST, subtract 5 hours from the ICT time. For example, 9:00 AM ICT is 4:00 AM SAST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does ICT or SAST observe Daylight Saving Time?
ICT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. SAST 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 SAST?
The best time to schedule a call between ICT and SAST 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 SAST.
Is ICT ahead or behind SAST?
ICT (UTC+7) is 5 hours ahead of SAST (UTC+2). ICT corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Bangkok, while SAST corresponds to Africa/Johannesburg.

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