ICT ↔ BRT Time Converter
Convert ICT to BRT instantly. Indochina Time is UTC+7 and Brasilia Time is UTC-3 — a 10h difference. Enter any time in either field — both are fully editable. Use the ⇄ button to swap directions.
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⚡ Bidirectional Time Converter
ICT (UTC+7) → BRT (UTC-3) · Difference: 10h behind (auto-adjusts for DST)
ℹ️ Timezone Details
🤝 Best Meeting Hours Between ICT and BRT
Because BRT is 10h behind of ICT, use this table to find windows where both sides fall within normal working hours. Morning slots in the earlier zone generally line up with afternoon or evening in the later zone.
| ICT | BRT | Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM | Good — early start |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM | Best overlap |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Best overlap |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM | Best overlap |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 AM | Good — late window |
🏙️ Cities Covered by Each Time Zone
📋 Full 24-Hour Conversion Table — ICT to BRT
| ICT (12h) | ICT (24h) | BRT (12h) | BRT (24h) | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 00:00 | 2:00 PM | 14:00 | -1 Day | Night |
| 1:00 AM | 01:00 | 3:00 PM | 15:00 | -1 Day | Night |
| 2:00 AM | 02:00 | 4:00 PM | 16:00 | -1 Day | Night |
| 3:00 AM | 03:00 | 5:00 PM | 17:00 | -1 Day | Night |
| 4:00 AM | 04:00 | 6:00 PM | 18:00 | -1 Day | Night |
| 5:00 AM | 05:00 | 7:00 PM | 19:00 | -1 Day | Night |
| 6:00 AM | 06:00 | 8:00 PM | 20:00 | -1 Day | |
| 7:00 AM | 07:00 | 9:00 PM | 21:00 | -1 Day | |
| 8:00 AM | 08:00 | 10:00 PM | 22:00 | -1 Day | |
| 9:00 AM | 09:00 | 11:00 PM | 23:00 | -1 Day | Business |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 | 12:00 AM | 00:00 | — | Business |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 | 1:00 AM | 01:00 | — | Business |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 | 2:00 AM | 02:00 | — | Business |
| 1:00 PM | 13:00 | 3:00 AM | 03:00 | — | Business |
| 2:00 PM | 14:00 | 4:00 AM | 04:00 | — | Business |
| 3:00 PM | 15:00 | 5:00 AM | 05:00 | — | Business |
| 4:00 PM | 16:00 | 6:00 AM | 06:00 | — | Business |
| 5:00 PM | 17:00 | 7:00 AM | 07:00 | — | Business |
| 6:00 PM | 18:00 | 8:00 AM | 08:00 | — | |
| 7:00 PM | 19:00 | 9:00 AM | 09:00 | — | |
| 8:00 PM | 20:00 | 10:00 AM | 10:00 | — | |
| 9:00 PM | 21:00 | 11:00 AM | 11:00 | — | |
| 10:00 PM | 22:00 | 12:00 PM | 12:00 | — | Night |
| 11:00 PM | 23:00 | 1:00 PM | 13:00 | — | Night |
This table uses the fixed standard offset of 10h behind. During Daylight Saving Time the actual difference may shift by one hour — use the live converter above which adjusts automatically.
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💡 How to Convert ICT to BRT
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — ICT to BRT
What is the time difference between ICT and BRT?
Brasilia Time (BRT) is 10h behind of Indochina Time (ICT). This comes from ICT sitting at UTC+7 and BRT at UTC-3. As a quick reference: when it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok, it is 11:00 PM in São Paulo. At noon in Bangkok (12:00 PM), São Paulo reads 2:00 AM. And 5:00 PM in Bangkok corresponds to 7:00 AM in São Paulo.
How do I convert ICT to BRT manually?
To convert ICT to BRT by hand, subtract 10 hours to the ICT time. For example, 12:00 PM ICT becomes 2:00 AM BRT. If the result goes past midnight, increment (or decrement) the calendar date accordingly — the converter on this page flags this with a "+1 Day" or "-1 Day" note automatically. For half-hour or 45-minute offsets, just carry the minutes over normally (e.g., 30 extra minutes means the result's minutes increase by 30, rolling over to the next hour if needed).
Is BRT ahead of or behind ICT?
Brasilia Time (BRT) is 10h behind of Indochina Time (ICT). Flipped the other way, ICT is 10h ahead of BRT. A practical example: if someone in São Paulo says "let's meet at noon," that maps to 10:00 PM ICT in Bangkok.
What is ICT?
Indochina Time (ICT) is the civil time standard used across Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Phnom Penh and nearby regions. It sits at UTC+7 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). It does not observe Daylight Saving Time, meaning the UTC offset stays constant at UTC+7 all year — every day of the year. The zone encompasses major cities including Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Phnom Penh, Vientiane, Jakarta, Medan.
What is BRT?
Brasilia Time (BRT) is the standard time used in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Salvador and surrounding areas. It operates at UTC-3 from UTC. It does not observe Daylight Saving Time — the offset remains fixed at UTC-3 throughout the year with no seasonal adjustment. Cities in this zone include São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Salvador, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Manaus.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the ICT to BRT difference?
No. Neither ICT nor BRT observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset between them stays constant at 10h behind throughout the entire year. This makes recurring meetings and schedule planning straightforward — no need to adjust for seasonal clock changes on either side.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between ICT and BRT?
The ideal meeting window is where standard business hours (roughly 9 AM – 6 PM) overlap in both zones. Given that BRT is 10h behind of ICT, mornings on the earlier side tend to align with afternoons on the later side. As a general rule: aim for 8 AM – 11 AM in the earlier zone to keep both sides in reasonable working hours. See the meeting hours table above for exact recommended slots for this specific pair. Avoid times that push either side before 7 AM or after 9 PM — those are shaded in the table.
How do I convert BRT back to ICT?
Type any time directly into the BRT input field in the bidirectional converter above — it calculates the ICT equivalent instantly and works equally well in both directions. Alternatively, add 10 hours from the BRT time to get the ICT result manually. You can also visit the dedicated reverse page: BRT to ICT converter ↗.
Do conversions between ICT and BRT cross midnight?
Yes, some conversions do cross midnight. When a converted time goes past 11:59 PM or before 12:00 AM, the date changes. The converter on this page shows a "+1 Day" label when the result falls on the next calendar day, and "-1 Day" when it falls the previous day. Always check this when sending calendar invites across these two zones — booking a "Tuesday 3 PM" meeting can accidentally land on Wednesday or Monday in the other zone if you miss the date shift.
Which cities and countries use ICT?
Indochina Time (ICT) is used across the following cities and regions: Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Phnom Penh, Vientiane, Jakarta, Medan. The zone covers UTC+7, with no seasonal change — the same offset applies every day of the year. It is one of the standard time zones used for international scheduling and business.
Which cities and countries use BRT?
Brasilia Time (BRT) covers São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Salvador, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Manaus among other locations. Running at UTC-3 with a fixed, year-round offset, it is the civil time standard for this part of the world. When coordinating across ICT and BRT, use the live clocks at the top of this page to confirm the exact current local time in both zones before finalising any schedule.
Why does ICT use a :00 or :30 offset?
The UTC+7 offset for Indochina Time was established to align civil time with the solar noon of the region it covers. Time zone boundaries are often drawn along political or geographic lines rather than purely at whole-hour intervals from UTC, which is why some zones like this one carry a non-standard offset.
Can I use this converter for scheduling across ICT and BRT regularly?
Yes — the converter on this page is designed for exactly that. The live clocks update every second so you always see the current time in both zones at a glance. The editable input fields let you test any time instantly, and the 24-hour table gives you a quick reference for the whole day. For recurring meetings, the best approach is to pick a slot from the "Best Meeting Hours" table above and then lock it in your calendar with the correct timezone so it self-adjusts for any DST transitions automatically.