Hanoi runs on UTC+7 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Hanoi and your time
Hanoi at a glance
| Country | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Region | Hanoi |
| Capital of | Vietnam |
| Time zone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 21.02° N, 105.84° E |
Hanoi time zone and clock changes
Local time in Hanoi is UTC+7 year round, under the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Hanoi is the capital, and all of Vietnam keeps this time.
Clock changes in Hanoi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Hanoi for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Hanoi is
A 9:00 AM start in Hanoi 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 |
Hanoi never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
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.
Sunrise and sunset in Hanoi
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Hanoi, from 10 hours 51 minutes to 13 hours 25 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Hanoi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:01 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:16 AM | 6:41 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:46 AM | 5:52 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:29 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 51 min |
Clock time and sun time in Hanoi
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Hanoi: solar noon falls at about 11:55 AM on standard time.
Places close to Hanoi
All the places listed below keep the same time as Hanoi.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phúc Yên | 28 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| My Hao | 28 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bac Ninh | 30 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sơn Tây | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vĩnh Yên | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Phổ Yên | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bắc Giang | 46 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hung Yen | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Vietnam
All time zones and cities in Vietnam
Plan around the time in Hanoi
- Convert a time to or from Hanoi: 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 Hanoi and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hanoi in?
Hanoi uses the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone, which is UTC+7 all year.
Does Hanoi use daylight saving time?
No. Hanoi stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Hanoi and New York?
Hanoi 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 Hanoi does not.
How long is the longest day in Hanoi?
About 13 hours 25 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 51 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.