EST to ICT Converter
ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST. 9:00 AM EST = 9:00 PM ICT.
ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST at the moment. To convert EST to ICT, add 12 hours to the EST time: 9:00 AM EST = 9:00 PM ICT.
EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year). ICT (Indochina Time) is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos.
EST to ICT time conversion table
EST to ICT on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EST | ICT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EST | 12:00 PM ICT | — |
| 1:00 AM EST | 1:00 PM ICT | — |
| 2:00 AM EST | 2:00 PM ICT | — |
| 3:00 AM EST | 3:00 PM ICT | — |
| 4:00 AM EST | 4:00 PM ICT | — |
| 5:00 AM EST | 5:00 PM ICT | — |
| 6:00 AM EST | 6:00 PM ICT | — |
| 7:00 AM EST | 7:00 PM ICT | — |
| 8:00 AM EST | 8:00 PM ICT | — |
| 9:00 AM EST | 9:00 PM ICT | — |
| 10:00 AM EST | 10:00 PM ICT | night |
| 11:00 AM EST | 11:00 PM ICT | night |
| 12:00 PM EST | 12:00 AM ICT | next day |
| 1:00 PM EST | 1:00 AM ICT | next day |
| 2:00 PM EST | 2:00 AM ICT | next day |
| 3:00 PM EST | 3:00 AM ICT | next day |
| 4:00 PM EST | 4:00 AM ICT | next day |
| 5:00 PM EST | 5:00 AM ICT | next day |
| 6:00 PM EST | 6:00 AM ICT | next day |
| 7:00 PM EST | 7:00 AM ICT | next day |
| 8:00 PM EST | 8:00 AM ICT | next day |
| 9:00 PM EST | 9:00 AM ICT | next day |
| 10:00 PM EST | 10:00 AM ICT | next day |
| 11:00 PM EST | 11:00 AM ICT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EST to ICT
Add 12 hours to the EST time to get ICT.
Example: 9:00 AM EST = 9:00 PM ICT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM EST = 10:00 AM ICT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EST and ICT
The time difference between EST and ICT is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: ICT is 11 hours ahead of EST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
EST and ICT during daylight saving time
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- ICT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+7 all year.
Best time for a meeting between EST and ICT
EST and ICT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM EST, which is 7:00 PM ICT.
EST to ICT FAQ
What is the time difference between EST and ICT?
Right now ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM EST in ICT?
9:00 AM EST is 9:00 PM ICT.
What is 12 PM (noon) EST in ICT?
12:00 PM EST is 12:00 AM ICT (next day).
Is ICT ahead of or behind EST?
ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST, so it is later in ICT than in EST.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
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 EST and ICT?
EST and ICT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM EST, which is 7:00 PM ICT.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.