ECT to ICT Time Converter

Convert Ecuador Time (ECT) to Indochina Time (ICT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 12 hours ahead.

Quito · Ecuador Time
05:46:18
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Bangkok · Indochina Time
17:46:18
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GMT+7 · UTC+07:00

Convert a specific time

From: ECT (Quito)
To: ICT (Bangkok)
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Daylight Saving status right now

ECT (Ecuador Time)
Observes DST
No
ICT (Indochina Time)
Observes DST
No

When can ECT and ICT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Quito (ECT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between ECT and ICT.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour ECT to ICT conversion table

ECT time (Quito)ICT time (Bangkok)Status
00:00 Wed12:00 WedICT working
01:00 Wed13:00 WedICT working
02:00 Wed14:00 WedICT working
03:00 Wed15:00 WedICT working
04:00 Wed16:00 WedICT working
05:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed21:00 WedECT working
10:00 Wed22:00 WedECT working
11:00 Wed23:00 WedECT working
12:00 Wed00:00 ThuECT working
13:00 Wed01:00 ThuECT working
14:00 Wed02:00 ThuECT working
15:00 Wed03:00 ThuECT working
16:00 Wed04:00 ThuECT working
17:00 Wed05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed06:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed09:00 ThuICT working
22:00 Wed10:00 ThuICT working
23:00 Wed11:00 ThuICT working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Ecuador Time (ECT)
IANA identifier
America/Guayaquil
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-5
Major cities in this zone
Guayaquil
Indochina Time (ICT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Bangkok
Current UTC offset
UTC+07:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+7
Major cities in this zone
BangkokPhuket

Sun today in Quito and Bangkok

Bangkok
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
18:39
Solar noon
12:15
Daylight
12h 47m

Related converters

ICT to ECT (reverse)ECT to ESTECT to PSTECT to GMTECT to UTCECT to CETEST to ICTPST to ICTGMT to ICTUTC to ICTCET to ICT
Looking for local time? See time in Guayaquil or time in Bangkok.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between ECT and ICT right now?+
ICT (Indochina Time) is currently 12 hours ahead ECT (Ecuador Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does ECT or ICT observe daylight saving time?+
ECT: does not observe daylight saving time. ICT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between ECT and ICT?+
ECT and ICT have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Bangkok when it is 12:00 noon in Quito?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Quito (ECT), it is 00:00 Thu in Bangkok (ICT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for ECT and ICT?+
ECT maps to "America/Guayaquil" in the IANA database. ICT maps to "Asia/Bangkok". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Quito ahead of or behind Bangkok?+
Whether Quito (ECT) is ahead of or behind Bangkok (ICT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now ICT is 12 hours ahead ECT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for ECT and ICT?+
ECT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and ICT is UTC+07:00 (GMT+7). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both ECT and ICT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between ECT and ICT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.