BST to ICT Converter
ICT is 7 hours ahead of GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 4:00 PM ICT.
ICT is 7 hours ahead of GMT at the moment. To convert BST to ICT, add 7 hours to the BST time: 9:00 AM GMT = 4:00 PM ICT.
BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October. ICT (Indochina Time) is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos.
BST here means British Summer Time, not Bangladesh Standard Time. BST (British Summer Time) is not in force right now: United Kingdom from late March to late October is currently on GMT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say GMT.
BST to ICT time conversion table
BST to ICT on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| BST | ICT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM GMT | 7:00 AM ICT | — |
| 1:00 AM GMT | 8:00 AM ICT | — |
| 2:00 AM GMT | 9:00 AM ICT | — |
| 3:00 AM GMT | 10:00 AM ICT | — |
| 4:00 AM GMT | 11:00 AM ICT | — |
| 5:00 AM GMT | 12:00 PM ICT | — |
| 6:00 AM GMT | 1:00 PM ICT | — |
| 7:00 AM GMT | 2:00 PM ICT | — |
| 8:00 AM GMT | 3:00 PM ICT | — |
| 9:00 AM GMT | 4:00 PM ICT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM GMT | 5:00 PM ICT | — |
| 11:00 AM GMT | 6:00 PM ICT | — |
| 12:00 PM GMT | 7:00 PM ICT | — |
| 1:00 PM GMT | 8:00 PM ICT | — |
| 2:00 PM GMT | 9:00 PM ICT | — |
| 3:00 PM GMT | 10:00 PM ICT | night |
| 4:00 PM GMT | 11:00 PM ICT | night |
| 5:00 PM GMT | 12:00 AM ICT | next day |
| 6:00 PM GMT | 1:00 AM ICT | next day |
| 7:00 PM GMT | 2:00 AM ICT | next day |
| 8:00 PM GMT | 3:00 AM ICT | next day |
| 9:00 PM GMT | 4:00 AM ICT | next day |
| 10:00 PM GMT | 5:00 AM ICT | next day |
| 11:00 PM GMT | 6:00 AM ICT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert BST to ICT
Add 7 hours to the BST time to get ICT.
Example: 9:00 AM GMT = 4:00 PM ICT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM GMT = 5:00 AM ICT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between BST and ICT
The time difference between BST 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:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: ICT is 7 hours ahead of BST.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: ICT is 6 hours ahead of BST.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: ICT is 7 hours ahead of BST.
BST and ICT during daylight saving time
- BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
- ICT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+7 all year.
Best time for a meeting between BST and ICT
BST and ICT share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM GMT lands between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT, inside working hours for both.
BST to ICT FAQ
What is the time difference between BST and ICT?
Right now ICT is 7 hours ahead of GMT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM BST in ICT?
9:00 AM GMT is 4:00 PM ICT.
What is 12 PM (noon) BST in ICT?
12:00 PM GMT is 7:00 PM ICT.
Is ICT ahead of or behind BST?
ICT is 7 hours ahead of GMT, so it is later in ICT than in BST.
Does BST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
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 BST and ICT?
BST and ICT share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM GMT lands between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.