Ho Chi Minh City runs on UTC+7 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Ho Chi Minh City and your time
Ho Chi Minh City at a glance
| Country | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Region | Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) |
| Time zone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 10.82° N, 106.63° E |
Time zone in Ho Chi Minh City
Local time in Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City reads the same clock as Hanoi.
Clock changes in Ho Chi Minh City, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Ho Chi Minh City is
A 9:00 AM start in Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Ho Chi Minh City
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Close to the equator, days in Ho Chi Minh City last between 11 hours 30 minutes and 12 hours 46 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Ho Chi Minh City
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:58 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:32 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 46 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:43 AM | 5:49 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:07 AM | 5:37 PM | 11 h 30 min |
Clock time and sun time in Ho Chi Minh City
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Ho Chi Minh City: solar noon falls at about 11:55 AM on standard time.
Cities near Ho Chi Minh City
All the places listed below keep the same time as Ho Chi Minh City.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bến Cát | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Trảng Bàng | 38 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tan An | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Trảng Bom | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gò Công | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Phú Mỹ | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Can Gio | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mỹ Tho | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Ho Chi Minh City
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ho Chi Minh City in?
Ho Chi Minh City uses the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone, which is UTC+7 all year.
Does Ho Chi Minh City use daylight saving time?
No. Ho Chi Minh City stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and New York?
Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City does not.
Is Ho Chi Minh City on the same time as Hanoi?
Yes. Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ho Chi Minh City?
About 12 hours 46 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 30 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.