Thai Nguyen keeps UTC+7 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Thai Nguyen and your time
Thai Nguyen at a glance
| Country | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Region | Thai Nguyen |
| Time zone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 21.59° N, 105.85° E |
Which time zone Thai Nguyen uses
Thai Nguyen 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.
Thai Nguyen is on the same time as the rest of Vietnam, including the capital, Hanoi.
Clock changes in Thai Nguyen, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Thai Nguyen for 2026 or 2027.
Thai Nguyen time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Thai Nguyen: 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 |
Thai Nguyen 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 Thai Nguyen
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Thai Nguyen last between 10 hours 49 minutes and 13 hours 27 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Thai Nguyen
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:01 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:15 AM | 6:42 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:46 AM | 5:52 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:30 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 49 min |
When the sun is highest in Thai Nguyen
Thai Nguyen 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 Thai Nguyen
Every city below shares Thai Nguyen’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phổ Yên | 20 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Đại Từ | 22 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sóc Sơn | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vĩnh Yên | 41 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Phúc Yên | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bắc Giang | 51 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bac Ninh | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Viet Tri | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Vietnam
All time zones and cities in Vietnam
Tools for time in Thai Nguyen
- Convert a time to or from Thai Nguyen: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Thai Nguyen to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Thai Nguyen and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Thai Nguyen in?
Thai Nguyen uses the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone, which is UTC+7 all year.
Does Thai Nguyen use daylight saving time?
No. Thai Nguyen stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Thai Nguyen and New York?
Thai Nguyen 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 Thai Nguyen does not.
Is Thai Nguyen on the same time as Hanoi?
Yes. Thai Nguyen and Hanoi both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Thai Nguyen?
About 13 hours 27 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 49 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.