One clock for the whole country, and it stays on UTC+7 every day of the year.
Vietnam at a glance
| Capital | Hanoi |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+7 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time zone of Vietnam
Vietnam uses a single IANA time zone, Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh | --:-- | UTC+7 | Not observed | Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Haiphong |
Clock changes in Vietnam
Vietnam does not use daylight saving time, and the tz database records none since 1970.
Local time in the largest cities of Vietnam
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City | Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Hanoi | Hanoi | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Haiphong | Hai Phong | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Can Tho | Can Tho City | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Huế | Thừa Thiên Huế Province | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Da Nang | Da Nang City | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Bien Hoa | Dong Nai | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Thanh Hóa | Thanh Hóa Province | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Vinh | Nghệ An Province | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Nha Trang | Khanh Hoa | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Qui Nhon | Gia Lai | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Vũng Tàu | Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Rach Gia | An Giang | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Bắc Giang | Bac Ninh | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Nam Định | Ninh Binh | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Buon Ma Thuot | Dak Lak | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Thai Nguyen | Thai Nguyen | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Viet Tri | Phu Tho | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Thu Dau Mot | Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Ninh Binh | Ninh Binh | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Phu Quoc | An Giang | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Bac Ninh | Bac Ninh | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Long Xuyen | An Giang | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Quảng Ngãi | Quang Ngai | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
Show all 75 cities
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mỹ Tho | Dong Thap | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Ha Long | Quảng Ninh | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Ha Tinh | Hà Tĩnh Province | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Da Lat | Lam Dong | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Hải Dương | Hai Phong | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Ba Ria | Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Sơn Tây | Hanoi | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Phan Thiết | Lam Dong | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Ca Mau | Ca Mau | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Soc Trang | Can Tho City | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Tan An | Tay Ninh | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Cao Lanh | Dong Thap | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Phan Rang | Khanh Hoa | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Kon Tum | Quang Ngai | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Lang Son | Lạng Sơn Province | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Cẩm Phả | Quảng Ninh | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Long Khánh | Dong Nai | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Bảo Lộc | Lam Dong | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Dong Xoai | Dong Nai | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Tam Ky | Da Nang City | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Đông Hà | Quang Tri | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Tra Vinh | Vinh Long | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Bạc Liêu | Ca Mau | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Tuy Hoa | Dak Lak | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Cam Ranh | Khanh Hoa | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Vĩnh Long | Vinh Long | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Phu Ly | Ninh Binh | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Tay Ninh | Tay Ninh | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Dong Hoi | Quang Tri | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Lao Cai | Lao Cai | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Sầm Sơn | Thanh Hóa Province | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Bến Tre | Vinh Long | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Vĩnh Yên | Phu Tho | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Hung Yen | Hưng Yên Province | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Pleiku | Gia Lai | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Móng Cái | Quảng Ninh | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Sơn La | Sơn La Province | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Hòa Bình | Phu Tho | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Tuyen Quang | Tuyen Quang | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Yên Bái | Lao Cai | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Hà Tiên | An Giang | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Gia Nghia | Lam Dong | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Dien Bien Phu | Điện Biên Province | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Cao Bang | Cao Bằng Province | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Châu Đốc | An Giang | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Uông Bí | Quảng Ninh | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Hà Giang | Tuyen Quang | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Thái Bình | Hưng Yên Province | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Mũi Né | Lam Dong | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Lai Chau | Lai Châu Province | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Vi Thanh | Can Tho City | --:-- | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
Time difference between Vietnam and other countries
A 9:00 AM start in Vietnam is 9:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 1:00 PM in Sydney and 6:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 15 h behind | 15 h behind | 14 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind |
| Singapore | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 7 h behind |
Daylight across Vietnam
On the same June day, daylight lasts 13 hours 32 minutes in Hà Giang but 12 hours 40 minutes in Ca Mau, because of how far Vietnam stretches from north to south.
Countries on the same time as Vietnam
These countries read the same time as Vietnam today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
Tools for time in Vietnam
- Convert a time to or from Vietnam: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Hanoi to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Vietnam and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Vietnam have?
One: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh, at UTC+7 all year.
Does Vietnam use daylight saving time?
No. The time stays at UTC+7 all year.
What is the time difference between Vietnam and New York?
Vietnam is 12 hours ahead of New York in January and 11 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Vietnam does not.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.