ICT to AEST Converter
AEDT is 4 hours ahead of ICT. 9:00 AM ICT = 1:00 PM AEDT.
AEDT is 4 hours ahead of ICT at the moment. To convert ICT to AEST, add 4 hours to the ICT time: 9:00 AM ICT = 1:00 PM AEDT.
ICT (Indochina Time) is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos. AEST (Australian Eastern Time) is used in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT; Queensland (Brisbane) all year.
Queensland stays on AEST all year. AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is not in force right now: New South Wales is currently on AEDT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say AEDT.
ICT to AEST time conversion table
ICT to AEST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| ICT | AEST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM ICT | 4:00 AM AEDT | night |
| 1:00 AM ICT | 5:00 AM AEDT | night |
| 2:00 AM ICT | 6:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 3:00 AM ICT | 7:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 4:00 AM ICT | 8:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 5:00 AM ICT | 9:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 6:00 AM ICT | 10:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 7:00 AM ICT | 11:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 8:00 AM ICT | 12:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 9:00 AM ICT | 1:00 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM ICT | 2:00 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM ICT | 3:00 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM ICT | 4:00 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM ICT | 5:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 2:00 PM ICT | 6:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 3:00 PM ICT | 7:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 4:00 PM ICT | 8:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 5:00 PM ICT | 9:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 6:00 PM ICT | 10:00 PM AEDT | night |
| 7:00 PM ICT | 11:00 PM AEDT | night |
| 8:00 PM ICT | 12:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 9:00 PM ICT | 1:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 10:00 PM ICT | 2:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 11:00 PM ICT | 3:00 AM AEDT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert ICT to AEST
Add 4 hours to the ICT time to get AEST.
Example: 9:00 AM ICT = 1:00 PM AEDT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM ICT = 2:00 AM AEDT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between ICT and AEST
The time difference between ICT and AEST 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:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 3 Apr 2026: AEST is 4 hours ahead of ICT.
- 4 Apr 2026 – 2 Oct 2026: AEST is 3 hours ahead of ICT.
- 3 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AEST is 4 hours ahead of ICT.
ICT and AEST during daylight saving time
- ICT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+7 all year.
- AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
Best time for a meeting between ICT and AEST
ICT and AEST share 4 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM ICT lands between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEDT, inside working hours for both.
ICT to AEST FAQ
What is the time difference between ICT and AEST?
Right now AEDT is 4 hours ahead of ICT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM ICT in AEST?
9:00 AM ICT is 1:00 PM AEDT.
What is 12 PM (noon) ICT in AEST?
12:00 PM ICT is 4:00 PM AEDT.
Is AEST ahead of or behind ICT?
AEDT is 4 hours ahead of ICT, so it is later in AEST than in ICT.
Does ICT change for daylight saving time?
No. ICT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does AEST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.
What is the best time for a meeting between ICT and AEST?
ICT and AEST share 4 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM ICT lands between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEDT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.