ICT to BST Converter
GMT is 7 hours behind ICT. 9:00 AM ICT = 2:00 AM GMT.
GMT is 7 hours behind ICT at the moment. To convert ICT to BST, subtract 7 hours from the ICT time: 9:00 AM ICT = 2:00 AM GMT.
ICT (Indochina Time) is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos. BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October.
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.
ICT to BST time conversion table
ICT to BST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| ICT | BST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM ICT | 5:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM ICT | 6:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 2:00 AM ICT | 7:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 3:00 AM ICT | 8:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 4:00 AM ICT | 9:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 5:00 AM ICT | 10:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 6:00 AM ICT | 11:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 7:00 AM ICT | 12:00 AM GMT | night |
| 8:00 AM ICT | 1:00 AM GMT | night |
| 9:00 AM ICT | 2:00 AM GMT | night |
| 10:00 AM ICT | 3:00 AM GMT | night |
| 11:00 AM ICT | 4:00 AM GMT | night |
| 12:00 PM ICT | 5:00 AM GMT | night |
| 1:00 PM ICT | 6:00 AM GMT | — |
| 2:00 PM ICT | 7:00 AM GMT | — |
| 3:00 PM ICT | 8:00 AM GMT | — |
| 4:00 PM ICT | 9:00 AM GMT | work hours |
| 5:00 PM ICT | 10:00 AM GMT | — |
| 6:00 PM ICT | 11:00 AM GMT | — |
| 7:00 PM ICT | 12:00 PM GMT | — |
| 8:00 PM ICT | 1:00 PM GMT | — |
| 9:00 PM ICT | 2:00 PM GMT | — |
| 10:00 PM ICT | 3:00 PM GMT | — |
| 11:00 PM ICT | 4:00 PM GMT | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert ICT to BST
Subtract 7 hours from the ICT time to get BST.
Example: 9:00 AM ICT = 2:00 AM GMT.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM ICT = 6:00 PM GMT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between ICT and BST
The time difference between ICT and BST 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: BST is 7 hours behind of ICT.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: BST is 6 hours behind of ICT.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: BST is 7 hours behind of ICT.
ICT and BST during daylight saving time
- ICT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+7 all year.
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between ICT and BST
ICT and BST share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM GMT, inside working hours for both.
ICT to BST FAQ
What is the time difference between ICT and BST?
Right now GMT is 7 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 BST?
9:00 AM ICT is 2:00 AM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) ICT in BST?
12:00 PM ICT is 5:00 AM GMT.
Is BST ahead of or behind ICT?
GMT is 7 hours behind ICT, so it is earlier in BST 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 BST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
What is the best time for a meeting between ICT and BST?
ICT and BST share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM GMT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.