EST to ICT Converter
ICT is 11 hours ahead of EST for most of the year. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because the two places switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
ICT to EST insteadTime difference between EST and ICT
ICT is 11 hours ahead of EST for most of the year.
- 2026: ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026.
- 2027: ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.
EST to ICT conversion table
| EST | ICTMost of the year | ICTJan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 11 AM | 12 PM |
| 1 AM | 12 PM | 1 PM |
| 2 AM | 1 PM | 2 PM |
| 3 AM | 2 PM | 3 PM |
| 4 AM | 3 PM | 4 PM |
| 5 AM | 4 PM | 5 PM |
| 6 AM | 5 PM | 6 PM |
| 7 AM | 6 PM | 7 PM |
| 8 AM | 7 PM | 8 PM |
| 9 AM | 8 PM | 9 PM |
| 10 AM | 9 PM | 10 PM |
| 11 AM | 10 PM | 11 PM |
| 12 PM | 11 PM | 12 AM+1 day |
| 1 PM | 12 AM+1 day | 1 AM+1 day |
| 2 PM | 1 AM+1 day | 2 AM+1 day |
| 3 PM | 2 AM+1 day | 3 AM+1 day |
| 4 PM | 3 AM+1 day | 4 AM+1 day |
| 5 PM | 4 AM+1 day | 5 AM+1 day |
| 6 PM | 5 AM+1 day | 6 AM+1 day |
| 7 PM | 6 AM+1 day | 7 AM+1 day |
| 8 PM | 7 AM+1 day | 8 AM+1 day |
| 9 PM | 8 AM+1 day | 9 AM+1 day |
| 10 PM | 9 AM+1 day | 10 AM+1 day |
| 11 PM | 10 AM+1 day | 11 AM+1 day |
Best time to meet
A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 7 AM – 10 AM EST (6 PM – 9 PM ICT).
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in ICT when it's 9 AM in EST?
8 PM for most of the year. ICT is 11 hours ahead of EST.
How many hours is ICT ahead of EST?
Usually 11 hours. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates: 2026: ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026. 2027: ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.
Does EST use daylight saving time?
Yes. Eastern Time is UTC−5 (EST) in January and UTC−4 (EDT) in July. Mar 8, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC−4; Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back to UTC−5.
Does ICT use daylight saving time?
No. Indochina Time stays at UTC+7 all year.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and ICT?
A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 7 AM – 10 AM EST (6 PM – 9 PM ICT).