UTC+07:00 facts for kids

UTC+07:00 is a special way to measure time around the world. It's a timezone where the time is always seven hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Think of GMT as the starting line for time zones. This timezone is also known as Indochina Time (ICT). Many countries use UTC+07:00 all year round.

Where is UTC+07:00 Used?

This timezone is used in several countries and regions across Asia and Australia. It helps people in these areas keep track of time together.

Countries Using UTC+07:00 All Year

• Cambodia
• Laos
• Thailand
• Vietnam

Parts of Other Countries Using UTC+07:00

• Australia:
  • Christmas Island
• Indonesia:
  • Western parts, including big islands like Java and Sumatra.
• Mongolia:
  • Far western areas like Khovd, Uvs, and Bayan-Ölgii.
• Russia:
  • This timezone is called Omsk Time here. It includes regions like Altai Krai, Kemerovo Oblast, and Novosibirsk Oblast.

Time Zones and Geography

Time zones are usually set based on how far east or west a place is on Earth. However, sometimes countries choose a different time zone for practical reasons, even if it doesn't perfectly match their longitude.

Places Near UTC+07:00 That Use a Different Time Zone

Some areas are geographically located where you might expect them to use UTC+07:00, but they actually use a different time zone. This can happen for political or economic reasons, to make it easier for people to do business or travel within a country.

• Many parts of China, such as Guangxi and Hainan.
• Most of central Mongolia, including its capital city, Ulaanbaatar.
• Peninsular Malaysia.
• The western part of Sarawak in Malaysian Borneo, including Kuching.
• Singapore.

Places Using UTC+07:00 That Are Geographically Different

On the other hand, some places use UTC+07:00 even though their exact location on the map suggests they might use a different time zone.

• The very western part of Indonesia, like Banda Aceh, is geographically closer to UTC+06:00 but uses UTC+07:00.
• The eastern part of Java in Indonesia, including cities like Surabaya and Malang, is geographically closer to UTC+08:00 but uses UTC+07:00.

You can learn more about Asian time zones here: Asian time zones

Images for kids

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  This map shows UTC+07:00 in 2010. The yellow areas use it all year round.

See also

In Spanish: UTC+07:00 para niños