Central European Time to Indochina Time
Convert times between Central European Time (CET, UTC+1:00) and Indochina Time (ICT, UTC+7:00). Indochina Time is 6 hours ahead of Central European Time in standard time. During daylight saving time this difference changes to 5 hours.
UTC+1:00 / +2:00→UTC+7:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central European Time | CET / CEST | UTC+1:00 | UTC+2:00 | France / Germany |
| Indochina Time | ICT | UTC+7:00 | — | Thailand / Vietnam |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (CET → ICT)
| Central European Time | Indochina Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 6:00 AM ICT |
| 6:00 AM CET | 12:00 PM ICT |
| 9:00 AM CET | 3:00 PM ICT |
| 12:00 PM CET | 6:00 PM ICT |
| 3:00 PM CET | 9:00 PM ICT |
| 6:00 PM CET | 12:00 AM (next day) ICT |
| 9:00 PM CET | 3:00 AM (next day) ICT |
Summer (DST) Conversion (CEST → ICT)
| Central European Time (summer) | Indochina Time (summer) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CEST | 5:00 AM ICT |
| 6:00 AM CEST | 11:00 AM ICT |
| 9:00 AM CEST | 2:00 PM ICT |
| 12:00 PM CEST | 5:00 PM ICT |
| 3:00 PM CEST | 8:00 PM ICT |
| 6:00 PM CEST | 11:00 PM ICT |
| 9:00 PM CEST | 2:00 AM (next day) ICT |
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes
- Central European Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to CEST (UTC+2:00) roughly from month 3 to 10.
- The offset difference shifts between 6h (standard) and 5h (DST season). Always verify the current offset using the live converter below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert CET to ICT?
Add 6 hours to the CET time to get ICT. For example, 9:00 AM CET = 3:00 PM ICT.
What is the current UTC offset for Central European Time?
Central European Time is UTC+1:00 during standard time (CET) and UTC+2:00 during summer daylight saving time (CEST).
Is Indochina Time ahead or behind Central European Time?
Indochina Time is 6 hours ahead of Central European Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between CET and ICT?
A good overlap window is around 9:00 AM CET / 3:00 PM ICT, which falls within business hours for both timezones.
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