China Time to ICT Converter
ICT is 1 hour behind CST. 9:00 AM CST = 8:00 AM ICT.
ICT is 1 hour behind CST. To convert China Time to ICT, subtract 1 hour from the China Time time: 9:00 AM CST = 8:00 AM ICT.
China Time (China Time) is used in Mainland China and Taiwan (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taipei). ICT (Indochina Time) is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos.
China Time to ICT time conversion table
China Time to ICT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| China Time | ICT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 11:00 PM ICT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM CST | 12:00 AM ICT | night |
| 2:00 AM CST | 1:00 AM ICT | night |
| 3:00 AM CST | 2:00 AM ICT | night |
| 4:00 AM CST | 3:00 AM ICT | night |
| 5:00 AM CST | 4:00 AM ICT | night |
| 6:00 AM CST | 5:00 AM ICT | night |
| 7:00 AM CST | 6:00 AM ICT | — |
| 8:00 AM CST | 7:00 AM ICT | — |
| 9:00 AM CST | 8:00 AM ICT | — |
| 10:00 AM CST | 9:00 AM ICT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM CST | 10:00 AM ICT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM CST | 11:00 AM ICT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM CST | 12:00 PM ICT | work hours |
| 2:00 PM CST | 1:00 PM ICT | work hours |
| 3:00 PM CST | 2:00 PM ICT | work hours |
| 4:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM ICT | work hours |
| 5:00 PM CST | 4:00 PM ICT | — |
| 6:00 PM CST | 5:00 PM ICT | — |
| 7:00 PM CST | 6:00 PM ICT | — |
| 8:00 PM CST | 7:00 PM ICT | — |
| 9:00 PM CST | 8:00 PM ICT | — |
| 10:00 PM CST | 9:00 PM ICT | — |
| 11:00 PM CST | 10:00 PM ICT | night |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert China Time to ICT
Subtract 1 hour from the China Time time to get ICT.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 8:00 AM ICT.
Across midnight: 12:00 AM CST = 11:00 PM ICT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between China Time and ICT
The time difference between China Time and ICT is 1 hour all year – ICT is behind CST.
China Time and ICT during daylight saving time
- China Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- ICT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+7 all year.
Best time for a meeting between China Time and ICT
China Time and ICT share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM ICT, inside working hours for both.
China Time to ICT FAQ
What is the time difference between China Time and ICT?
ICT is 1 hour behind CST all year. 9:00 AM CST = 8:00 AM ICT.
What is 9 AM China Time in ICT?
9:00 AM CST is 8:00 AM ICT.
What is 12 PM (noon) China Time in ICT?
12:00 PM CST is 11:00 AM ICT.
Is ICT ahead of or behind China Time?
ICT is 1 hour behind CST, so it is earlier in ICT than in China Time.
Does China Time change for daylight saving time?
No. China Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does ICT change for daylight saving time?
No. ICT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between China Time and ICT?
China Time and ICT share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM ICT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.