Time zone · Asia
INDOCH
Indochina Time
Indochina Time keeps things simple across Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos—every clock stays on the same steady rhythm without daylight saving changes. Teams spread from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City can coordinate meetings easily without worrying about shifting clocks.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Current offset
UTC+07:00
Standard · +07
Daylight saving
Not observed
Year-round standard time
IANA zones
4
None observe daylight saving
DST offset
—
No summer variant
About INDOCH
A fixed, year-round offset.
Indochina Time keeps things simple across Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos—every clock stays on the same steady rhythm without daylight saving changes. Teams spread from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City can coordinate meetings easily without worrying about shifting clocks.
IANA zones · the technical identifiers
The 4 zones that resolve to INDOCH.
For software, always store the IANA identifier — never the abbreviation alone. The database keeps these zones distinct because their rules can, and historically did, diverge.
Cities currently on INDOCH
The same hour, city by city.
20 cities · all UTC+07:00
Where INDOCH is used
4 countries.
Same offset · UTC+07:00
Other zones at UTC+07:00 right now.
These named zones share INDOCH's offset today. When daylight saving rules differ, they drift apart for part of the year.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about INDOCH, daylight saving, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Which countries follow Indochina Time?
- Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos all use Indochina Time with a standard offset of +07:00 year-round.
- Does Indochina Time observe daylight saving time?
- No, Indochina Time does not observe daylight saving time; all locations maintain a constant +07:00 offset throughout the year.
- What is the main advantage of no DST in this region?
- Without DST transitions, scheduling and communication across member countries remains consistent without any disruption or adjustment twice a year.
- How does Indochina Time affect international collaboration?
- It simplifies planning with partners in Southeast Asia, as there are four major countries sharing the same non-shifting local time.
- Is there a representative city for Indochina Time?
- Bangkok in Thailand serves as a representative city but all listed member zones agree exactly on their time.
- Have these countries always used UTC+07:00?
- The current standard has been in place since 1920 for Bangkok and adopted at various points by others, supporting long-term regional stability.
- How should I set my devices when traveling within Indochina Time?
- You do not need to adjust your device clocks when moving between Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, or Laos—the time remains the same everywhere.
- Are there any Indochina Time zones outside these four countries?
- No, Indochina Time only applies to these four countries; neighboring regions follow different UTC offsets.
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