ICT to NZST Converter
NZDT is 6 hours ahead of ICT. 9:00 AM ICT = 3:00 PM NZDT.
NZDT is 6 hours ahead of ICT at the moment. To convert ICT to NZST, add 6 hours to the ICT time: 9:00 AM ICT = 3:00 PM NZDT.
ICT (Indochina Time) is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos. NZST (New Zealand Time) is used in New Zealand.
NZST (New Zealand Standard Time) is not in force right now: New Zealand is currently on NZDT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say NZDT.
ICT to NZST time conversion table
ICT to NZST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| ICT | NZST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM ICT | 6:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 1:00 AM ICT | 7:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 2:00 AM ICT | 8:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 3:00 AM ICT | 9:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 4:00 AM ICT | 10:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 5:00 AM ICT | 11:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 6:00 AM ICT | 12:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 7:00 AM ICT | 1:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 8:00 AM ICT | 2:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 9:00 AM ICT | 3:00 PM NZDT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM ICT | 4:00 PM NZDT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM ICT | 5:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 12:00 PM ICT | 6:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 1:00 PM ICT | 7:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 2:00 PM ICT | 8:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 3:00 PM ICT | 9:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 4:00 PM ICT | 10:00 PM NZDT | night |
| 5:00 PM ICT | 11:00 PM NZDT | night |
| 6:00 PM ICT | 12:00 AM NZDT | next day |
| 7:00 PM ICT | 1:00 AM NZDT | next day |
| 8:00 PM ICT | 2:00 AM NZDT | next day |
| 9:00 PM ICT | 3:00 AM NZDT | next day |
| 10:00 PM ICT | 4:00 AM NZDT | next day |
| 11:00 PM ICT | 5:00 AM NZDT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert ICT to NZST
Add 6 hours to the ICT time to get NZST.
Example: 9:00 AM ICT = 3:00 PM NZDT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM ICT = 4:00 AM NZDT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between ICT and NZST
The time difference between ICT and NZST 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: NZST is 6 hours ahead of ICT.
- 4 Apr 2026 – 25 Sep 2026: NZST is 5 hours ahead of ICT.
- 26 Sep 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: NZST is 6 hours ahead of ICT.
ICT and NZST during daylight saving time
- ICT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+7 all year.
- NZST next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from NZDT (UTC+13) to NZST (UTC+12).
Best time for a meeting between ICT and NZST
ICT and NZST share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM ICT lands between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM NZDT, inside working hours for both.
ICT to NZST FAQ
What is the time difference between ICT and NZST?
Right now NZDT is 6 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 NZST?
9:00 AM ICT is 3:00 PM NZDT.
What is 12 PM (noon) ICT in NZST?
12:00 PM ICT is 6:00 PM NZDT.
Is NZST ahead of or behind ICT?
NZDT is 6 hours ahead of ICT, so it is later in NZST 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 NZST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. NZST next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from NZDT to NZST.
What is the best time for a meeting between ICT and NZST?
ICT and NZST share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM ICT lands between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM NZDT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.