Rach Gia runs on UTC+7 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Rach Gia and your time
Rach Gia at a glance
| Country | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Region | An Giang |
| Time zone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 10.01° N, 105.08° E |
Which time zone Rach Gia uses
Rach Gia follows the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone and stays on UTC+7 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
All of Vietnam keeps the same time, so Rach Gia reads the same clock as Hanoi.
Clock changes in Rach Gia, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Rach Gia for 2026 or 2027.
Rach Gia time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Rach Gia 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 Rach Gia 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.
Daylight in Rach Gia
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Day length barely moves in Rach Gia, from 11 hours 33 minutes to 12 hours 43 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Rach Gia
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:04 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:40 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 43 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:49 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:12 AM | 5:44 PM | 11 h 33 min |
Clock time and sun time in Rach Gia
Rach Gia lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:00 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Rach Gia
All the places listed below keep the same time as Rach Gia.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cái Nước | 24 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cờ Đỏ | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vĩnh Thạnh | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vi Thanh | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Long Xuyen | 57 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Thốt Nốt | 57 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ô Môn | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Phong Điền | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rach Gia in?
Rach Gia uses the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone, which is UTC+7 all year.
Does Rach Gia use daylight saving time?
No. Rach Gia stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Rach Gia and New York?
Rach Gia 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 Rach Gia does not.
Is Rach Gia on the same time as Hanoi?
Yes. Rach Gia and Hanoi both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Rach Gia?
About 12 hours 43 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 33 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.