ICT to EST Converter
EST is 12 hours behind ICT. 9:00 AM ICT = 9:00 PM EST (previous day).
EST is 12 hours behind ICT at the moment. To convert ICT to EST, subtract 12 hours from the ICT time: 9:00 AM ICT = 9:00 PM EST (previous day).
ICT (Indochina Time) is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos. EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year).
ICT to EST time conversion table
ICT to EST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| ICT | EST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM ICT | 12:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM ICT | 1:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM ICT | 2:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM ICT | 3:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM ICT | 4:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM ICT | 5:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM ICT | 6:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM ICT | 7:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM ICT | 8:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM ICT | 9:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 10:00 AM ICT | 10:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 11:00 AM ICT | 11:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 12:00 PM ICT | 12:00 AM EST | night |
| 1:00 PM ICT | 1:00 AM EST | night |
| 2:00 PM ICT | 2:00 AM EST | night |
| 3:00 PM ICT | 3:00 AM EST | night |
| 4:00 PM ICT | 4:00 AM EST | night |
| 5:00 PM ICT | 5:00 AM EST | night |
| 6:00 PM ICT | 6:00 AM EST | — |
| 7:00 PM ICT | 7:00 AM EST | — |
| 8:00 PM ICT | 8:00 AM EST | — |
| 9:00 PM ICT | 9:00 AM EST | — |
| 10:00 PM ICT | 10:00 AM EST | — |
| 11:00 PM ICT | 11:00 AM EST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert ICT to EST
Subtract 12 hours from the ICT time to get EST.
Example: 9:00 AM ICT = 9:00 PM EST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM ICT = 1:00 PM EST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between ICT and EST
The time difference between ICT and EST 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 – 7 Mar 2026: EST is 12 hours behind of ICT.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: EST is 11 hours behind of ICT.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: EST is 12 hours behind of ICT.
ICT and EST during daylight saving time
- ICT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+7 all year.
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between ICT and EST
ICT and EST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM ICT, which is 7:00 PM EST.
ICT to EST FAQ
What is the time difference between ICT and EST?
Right now EST is 12 hours behind 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 EST?
9:00 AM ICT is 9:00 PM EST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) ICT in EST?
12:00 PM ICT is 12:00 AM EST.
Is EST ahead of or behind ICT?
EST is 12 hours behind ICT, so it is earlier in EST 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 EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between ICT and EST?
ICT and EST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM ICT, which is 7:00 PM EST.
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 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.