There is no overlap between 09:00–18:00 working days in these two places.
How many hours is CST behind ICT?
As abbreviations, ICT is always 13 hours ahead of CST: CST is UTC−6 and ICT is UTC+7. To convert, add 13 hours.
When the CST to ICT time difference changes
For most of the year ICT is 12 hours ahead of CST. From 1 November to 31 December 2026, ICT is 13 hours ahead of CST instead, because the two places change their clocks on different dates. Meetings booked by the usual gap land an hour off in those weeks.
Dates
ICT vs CST
Length
1 November 2026 to 31 December 2026
13 hours ahead
61 days
1 January 2027 to 13 March 2027
13 hours ahead
72 days
14 March 2027 to 6 November 2027
12 hours ahead
238 days
7 November 2027 to 31 December 2027
13 hours ahead
55 days
Calling hours for CST and ICT
When ICT is 12 hours ahead of CST: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; try 07:00 in CST (19:00 in ICT).
When ICT is 13 hours ahead of CST: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; try 07:00 in CST (20:00 in ICT).
Frequently asked questions about CST and ICT time
How many hours ahead is ICT of CST?
ICT (UTC+7) is 13 hours ahead of CST (UTC−6).
Does the time difference between CST and ICT change?
Yes. It is usually 12 hours ahead, but changes when one side moves its clocks: 13 hours ahead from 1 November to 31 December 2026; 13 hours ahead from 1 January to 13 March 2027.