Da Lat runs on UTC+7 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Da Lat and your time
Da Lat at a glance
| Country | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Region | Lam Dong |
| Time zone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 11.95° N, 108.44° E |
Time zone in Da Lat
Local time in Da Lat 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 Da Lat reads the same clock as Hanoi.
Clock changes in Da Lat, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Da Lat for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Da Lat is
Take 9:00 AM in Da Lat: the clock reads 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 Da Lat 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Da Lat
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Da Lat, from 11 hours 26 minutes to 12 hours 50 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Da Lat
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:51 AM | 5:57 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:23 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 50 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:35 AM | 5:42 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:02 AM | 5:27 PM | 11 h 26 min |
When the sun is highest in Da Lat
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Da Lat: solar noon falls at about 11:45 AM on standard time.
Cities near Da Lat
Every city below shares Da Lat’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duc Trong | 25 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lam Ha | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Phan Rang | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cam Ranh | 78 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gia Nghia | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bảo Lộc | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nha Trang | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Buon Ma Thuot | 91 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Vietnam
All time zones and cities in Vietnam
Tools for time in Da Lat
- Convert a time to or from Da Lat: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Da Lat to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Da Lat and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Da Lat in?
Da Lat uses the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone, which is UTC+7 all year.
Does Da Lat use daylight saving time?
No. Da Lat stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Da Lat and New York?
Da Lat 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 Da Lat does not.
Is Da Lat on the same time as Hanoi?
Yes. Da Lat and Hanoi both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Da Lat?
About 12 hours 50 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 26 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.