Soc Trang runs on UTC+7 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Soc Trang and your time
Soc Trang at a glance
| Country | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Region | Can Tho City |
| Time zone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 9.60° N, 105.97° E |
Soc Trang time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Soc Trang follow Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh and keep UTC+7 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
All of Vietnam keeps the same time, so Soc Trang reads the same clock as Hanoi.
Clock changes in Soc Trang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Soc Trang for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Soc Trang and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Soc Trang 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 |
Soc Trang 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Soc Trang
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Soc Trang last between 11 hours 34 minutes and 12 hours 41 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Soc Trang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:01 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:37 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 41 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:45 AM | 5:52 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:08 AM | 5:42 PM | 11 h 34 min |
Clock time and sun time in Soc Trang
Soc Trang 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.
Cities near Soc Trang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Soc Trang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ngã Bảy | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vĩnh Châu | 31 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nga Nam | 41 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bạc Liêu | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Long Mỹ | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Can Tho | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Phong Điền | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tra Vinh | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Vietnam
All time zones and cities in Vietnam
Plan around the time in Soc Trang
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Soc Trang in?
Soc Trang uses the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone, which is UTC+7 all year.
Does Soc Trang use daylight saving time?
No. Soc Trang stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Soc Trang and New York?
Soc Trang 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 Soc Trang does not.
Is Soc Trang on the same time as Hanoi?
Yes. Soc Trang and Hanoi both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Soc Trang?
About 12 hours 41 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 34 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.