What is the time difference between BDT and ICT?

Indochina Time (ICT) is 1 hour ahead of Bangladesh Standard Time (BDT). BDT uses a UTC offset of UTC+6, while ICT uses UTC+7. For example, when it's 9:00 AM in BDT, it's 10:00 AM in ICT. This difference remains constant year-round since neither timezone observes daylight saving time. Use the conversion table above to see the exact time for each hour of the day.

How do I convert BDT to ICT?

To convert BDT to ICT, add 1 hour to the BDT time. For example, 9:00 AM BDT is 10:00 AM ICT, and 5:00 PM BDT is 6:00 PM ICT. Since neither timezone observes DST, this conversion stays the same all year. You can also use the interactive converter above for quick, accurate results.

What time is it in ICT when it's noon in BDT?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in BDT, it's 1:00 PM in ICT. This is because ICT is 1 hour ahead of BDT. Similarly, when it's 6:00 PM in BDT, it's 7:00 PM in ICT. This relationship is constant throughout the year. The color-coded conversion table above shows every hour mapped between both timezones.

How many hours ahead is ICT from BDT?

ICT is 1 hour ahead of BDT. This means when it's 9:00 AM in BDT, it's 10:00 AM in ICT, and when it's midnight in BDT, it's 1:00 AM in ICT. This offset is constant throughout the year since neither timezone uses daylight saving time. The conversion table above provides a complete hour-by-hour mapping.

Is ICT ahead or behind BDT?

ICT is ahead of BDT by 1 hour. Clocks in ICT show a later time than BDT, meaning the day starts earlier in ICT relative to BDT. For example, when it's morning in BDT, it's later in the morning in ICT. This difference stays the same year-round.

Does BDT observe daylight saving time?

No, Bangladesh Standard Time does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+6 remains the same year-round, which simplifies time conversions. Regions using BDT keep their clocks unchanged regardless of the season.

Does ICT observe daylight saving time?

No, Indochina Time does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+7 remains the same year-round, making time conversions to ICT more predictable. Countries and regions in this timezone keep their clocks unchanged regardless of the season.

What is the best time to call from BDT to ICT?

The best time for a call between BDT and ICT is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both timezones. To reach someone in ICT during their work day, call between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM your BDT time. Avoid calling too early or late, as the 1 hour difference means your evening could be their late night. Check the color-coded conversion table above — green hours indicate business hours in both zones, making it easy to find the ideal time.

Do BDT and ICT ever have the same time?

No, BDT and ICT are always 1 hour apart and never display the same clock time simultaneously. Neither timezone observes DST, so the difference is constant year-round with no seasonal variation. The 1 hour offset is determined by their fixed positions relative to the Prime Meridian (UTC). You can always rely on this consistent difference when planning across these timezones.

BDT to ICT Converter

Convert Bangladesh Standard Time to Indochina Time. See the hour-by-hour conversion table below.

Timezone Details

Dhaka

5:24 AM

Friday, April 3, 2026

Dhaka (UTC+06:00)

Indochina Time

6:24 AM

Friday, April 3, 2026

ICT (UTC+07:00)

Difference: +1 hour

ICT DST: No

24-Hour Overview

Dhaka — 24-hour overview

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10a

11a

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6p6p

9p9p

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ICT — 24-hour overview

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7a7a

10a10a

11a

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External Resources

Indochina Time on Wikipedia IANA Time Zone Database