ICT to China Time Converter
CST is 1 hour ahead of ICT. 9:00 AM ICT = 10:00 AM CST.
CST is 1 hour ahead of ICT. To convert ICT to China Time, add 1 hour to the ICT time: 9:00 AM ICT = 10:00 AM CST.
ICT (Indochina Time) is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos. China Time (China Time) is used in Mainland China and Taiwan (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taipei).
ICT to China Time time conversion table
ICT to China Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| ICT | China Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM ICT | 1:00 AM CST | night |
| 1:00 AM ICT | 2:00 AM CST | night |
| 2:00 AM ICT | 3:00 AM CST | night |
| 3:00 AM ICT | 4:00 AM CST | night |
| 4:00 AM ICT | 5:00 AM CST | night |
| 5:00 AM ICT | 6:00 AM CST | — |
| 6:00 AM ICT | 7:00 AM CST | — |
| 7:00 AM ICT | 8:00 AM CST | — |
| 8:00 AM ICT | 9:00 AM CST | — |
| 9:00 AM ICT | 10:00 AM CST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM ICT | 11:00 AM CST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM ICT | 12:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM ICT | 1:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM ICT | 2:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM ICT | 3:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM ICT | 4:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM ICT | 5:00 PM CST | — |
| 5:00 PM ICT | 6:00 PM CST | — |
| 6:00 PM ICT | 7:00 PM CST | — |
| 7:00 PM ICT | 8:00 PM CST | — |
| 8:00 PM ICT | 9:00 PM CST | — |
| 9:00 PM ICT | 10:00 PM CST | night |
| 10:00 PM ICT | 11:00 PM CST | night |
| 11:00 PM ICT | 12:00 AM CST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert ICT to China Time
Add 1 hour to the ICT time to get China Time.
Example: 9:00 AM ICT = 10:00 AM CST.
Across midnight: 11:00 PM ICT = 12:00 AM CST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between ICT and China Time
The time difference between ICT and China Time is 1 hour all year – CST is ahead of ICT.
ICT and China Time during daylight saving time
- ICT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+7 all year.
- China Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
Best time for a meeting between ICT and China Time
ICT and China Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM ICT lands between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST, inside working hours for both.
ICT to China Time FAQ
What is the time difference between ICT and China Time?
CST is 1 hour ahead of ICT all year. 9:00 AM ICT = 10:00 AM CST.
What is 9 AM ICT in China Time?
9:00 AM ICT is 10:00 AM CST.
What is 12 PM (noon) ICT in China Time?
12:00 PM ICT is 1:00 PM CST.
Is China Time ahead of or behind ICT?
CST is 1 hour ahead of ICT, so it is later in China Time 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 China Time change for daylight saving time?
No. China Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between ICT and China Time?
ICT and China Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM ICT lands between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.