ICT to ECT Time Converter

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

Bangkok · Indochina Time
19:11:00
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+7 · UTC+07:00
Quito · Ecuador Time
07:11:00
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00

Convert a specific time

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

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

When can ICT and ECT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Bangkok (ICT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between ICT and ECT.
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 ICT to ECT conversion table

ICT time (Bangkok)ECT time (Quito)Status
00:00 Tue12:00 MonECT working
01:00 Tue13:00 MonECT working
02:00 Tue14:00 MonECT working
03:00 Tue15:00 MonECT working
04:00 Tue16:00 MonECT working
05:00 Tue17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue20:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue21:00 MonICT working
10:00 Tue22:00 MonICT working
11:00 Tue23:00 MonICT working
12:00 Tue00:00 TueICT working
13:00 Tue01:00 TueICT working
14:00 Tue02:00 TueICT working
15:00 Tue03:00 TueICT working
16:00 Tue04:00 TueICT working
17:00 Tue05:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue09:00 TueECT working
22:00 Tue10:00 TueECT working
23:00 Tue11:00 TueECT 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

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

Sun today in Bangkok and Quito

Bangkok
Sunrise
05:53
Sunset
18:37
Solar noon
12:15
Daylight
12h 43m

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Looking for local time? See time in Bangkok or time in Guayaquil.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between ICT and ECT right now?+
ECT (Ecuador Time) is currently 12 hours behind ICT (Indochina Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does ICT or ECT observe daylight saving time?+
ICT: does not observe daylight saving time. ECT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between ICT and ECT?+
ICT and ECT 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 Quito when it is 12:00 noon in Bangkok?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Bangkok (ICT), it is 00:00 Tue in Quito (ECT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for ICT and ECT?+
ICT maps to "Asia/Bangkok" in the IANA database. ECT maps to "America/Guayaquil". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Bangkok ahead of or behind Quito?+
Whether Bangkok (ICT) is ahead of or behind Quito (ECT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now ECT is 12 hours behind ICT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for ICT and ECT?+
ICT is UTC+07:00 (GMT+7) and ECT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5). 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 ICT and ECT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between ICT and ECT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.