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Convert CET to ICT
Central European Time to Indochina Time — Bangkok is 5 hours ahead of Paris
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+5 hours
CET Full Name
Central European Time
ICT Full Name
Indochina Time
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About CET and ICT Time Zones
CET (Central European Time) is UTC+1 and covers cities like Paris, Berlin, Rome. ICT (Indochina Time) is UTC+7 and covers cities like Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Paris (CET), it's 5:00 PM in Bangkok (ICT). The time difference between CET and ICT is 5 hours — Bangkok is ahead of Paris.
The best meeting window is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM CET (9:00 AM–11:00 AM ICT).
Daylight Saving Time
CET observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes CEST (Central European Summer Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC+2.
During DST transitions, the time difference between CET and ICT may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
Use our world clock tool to compare Paris and Bangkok with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CET and ICT?
Bangkok (ICT) is 5 hours ahead of Paris (CET). The offset is +5 hours.
Is ICT ahead or behind CET?
ICT is 5 hours ahead of CET. CET is UTC+2 and ICT is UTC+7.
When it's 12:00 PM in Paris, what time is it in Bangkok?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Paris (CET), it's 5:00 PM in Bangkok (ICT).
When it's 5:00 PM in Paris, what time is it in Bangkok?
When it's 5:00 PM in Paris (CET), it's 10:00 PM in Bangkok (ICT).
Does CET change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. CET (Central European Time, UTC+1) becomes CEST (Central European Summer Time, UTC+2) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.