Bến Tre keeps UTC+7 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Bến Tre and your time
Bến Tre at a glance
| Country | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Region | Vinh Long |
| Time zone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 10.24° N, 106.38° E |
Time zone in Bến Tre
Local time in Bến Tre is UTC+7 year round, under the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
All of Vietnam keeps the same time, so Bến Tre reads the same clock as Hanoi.
Clock changes in Bến Tre, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bến Tre for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Bến Tre is
When it is 9:00 AM in Bến Tre, it 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 15 h behind | 15 h behind | 14 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind | 2 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 6 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 4 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 1 h |
Because Bến Tre keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Bến Tre
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Close to the equator, days in Bến Tre last between 11 hours 32 minutes and 12 hours 43 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Bến Tre
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:59 AM | 6:05 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:35 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 43 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:44 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:07 AM | 5:39 PM | 11 h 32 min |
When the sun is highest in Bến Tre
Bến Tre lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:55 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Bến Tre
Every city below shares Bến Tre’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mỹ Tho | 13 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tra Vinh | 33 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tan An | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cai Lậy | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gò Công | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cần Đước | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vĩnh Long | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Can Giuoc | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Vietnam
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Tools for time in Bến Tre
- Convert a time to or from Bến Tre: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Bến Tre to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Bến Tre and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bến Tre in?
Bến Tre uses the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone, which is UTC+7 all year.
Does Bến Tre use daylight saving time?
No. Bến Tre stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Bến Tre and New York?
Bến Tre 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 Bến Tre does not.
Is Bến Tre on the same time as Hanoi?
Yes. Bến Tre and Hanoi both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Bến Tre?
About 12 hours 43 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 32 minutes of daylight.
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.