Question 1

What is the time difference between CET and ICT?

Accepted Answer

Indochina Time (ICT) is 6 hours ahead of Central European Time (CET). Use the conversion table above to see the exact time for each hour.

Question 2

How do I convert CET to ICT?

Accepted Answer

To convert CET to ICT, add 6 hours to the CET time. For example, 9:00 AM CET is 3:00 PM ICT.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in CET, it's 6:00 PM in ICT. ICT is 6 hours ahead of CET.

Question 4

How many hours ahead is ICT from CET?

Accepted Answer

ICT is 6 hours ahead of CET. This means when it's 9:00 AM in CET, it's 3:00 PM in ICT.

Question 5

Is ICT ahead or behind CET?

Accepted Answer

ICT is ahead of CET by 6 hours. Clocks in ICT show a later time than CET.

Question 6

Does CET observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Central European Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to CEST and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 7

Does ICT observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

No, Indochina Time does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains the same year-round.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The best time for a call between CET and ICT is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both timezones. Check the color-coded conversion table above — green hours indicate business hours in both zones.

Question 9

When does daylight saving time change in CET?

Accepted Answer

Daylight saving time transitions vary by year and region. Central European Time observes DST, which typically shifts clocks forward by one hour in spring and back in fall. During DST transitions, the time difference between CET and ICT may temporarily change. Check our DST change calendar for exact dates.

Question 10

Do CET and ICT ever have the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, CET and ICT never show the same time. However, because CET observes daylight saving time and ICT does not, the time difference between them changes by one hour during DST transitions.

Central European Time (CET)	Period	Indochina Time (ICT)	Period
12:00 AM	Night	6:00 AM	Morning
1:00 AM	Night	7:00 AM	Morning
2:00 AM	Night	8:00 AM	Morning
3:00 AM	Night	9:00 AM	Business
4:00 AM	Night	10:00 AM	Business
5:00 AM	Night	11:00 AM	Business
6:00 AM	Morning	12:00 PM	Business
7:00 AM	Morning	1:00 PM	Business
8:00 AM	Morning	2:00 PM	Business
9:00 AM	Business	3:00 PM	Business
10:00 AM	Business	4:00 PM	Business
11:00 AM	Business	5:00 PM	Business
12:00 PM	Business	6:00 PM	Evening
1:00 PM	Business	7:00 PM	Evening
2:00 PM	Business	8:00 PM	Evening
3:00 PM	Business	9:00 PM	Evening
4:00 PM	Business	10:00 PM	Evening
5:00 PM	Business	11:00 PM	Evening
6:00 PM	Evening	12:00 AM+1d	Night
7:00 PM	Evening	1:00 AM+1d	Night
8:00 PM	Evening	2:00 AM+1d	Night
9:00 PM	Evening	3:00 AM+1d	Night
10:00 PM	Evening	4:00 AM+1d	Night
11:00 PM	Evening	5:00 AM+1d	Night

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