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Indochina Time to Central European Time

Convert times between Indochina Time (ICT, UTC+7:00) and Central European Time (CET, UTC+1:00). Central European Time is 6 hours behind Indochina Time in standard time. During daylight saving time this difference changes to 5 hours.

UTC+7:00UTC+1:00 / +2:00
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UTC Offset Reference

TimezoneAbbreviationStandard offsetDST offsetCountry
Indochina TimeICTUTC+7:00Thailand / Vietnam
Central European TimeCET / CESTUTC+1:00UTC+2:00France / Germany

* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.

Standard Time Conversion (ICTCET)

Indochina TimeCentral European Time
12:00 AM ICT6:00 PM (prev day) CET
6:00 AM ICT12:00 AM CET
9:00 AM ICT3:00 AM CET
12:00 PM ICT6:00 AM CET
3:00 PM ICT9:00 AM CET
6:00 PM ICT12:00 PM CET
9:00 PM ICT3:00 PM CET

Summer (DST) Conversion (ICTCEST)

Indochina Time (summer)Central European Time (summer)
12:00 AM ICT7:00 PM (prev day) CEST
6:00 AM ICT1:00 AM CEST
9:00 AM ICT4:00 AM CEST
12:00 PM ICT7:00 AM CEST
3:00 PM ICT10:00 AM CEST
6:00 PM ICT1:00 PM CEST
9:00 PM ICT4:00 PM CEST

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 ICT to CET?
Add (-6) hours to the ICT time to get CET. For example, 9:00 AM ICT = 3:00 AM CET.
What is the current UTC offset for Indochina Time?
Indochina Time is always UTC+7:00 (ICT) — it does not observe DST.
Is Central European Time ahead or behind Indochina Time?
Central European Time is 6 hours behind Indochina Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between ICT and CET?
A good overlap window is around 3:00 PM ICT / 9:00 AM CET, which falls within business hours for both timezones.

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