Vinh runs on UTC+7 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Vinh and your time
Vinh at a glance
| Country | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Region | Nghệ An Province |
| Time zone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 18.67° N, 105.69° E |
Time zone in Vinh
The clocks in Vinh 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 Vinh reads the same clock as Hanoi.
Clock changes in Vinh, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Vinh for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Vinh is
When it is 9:00 AM in Vinh, it 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 |
Vinh 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, sunset and day length in Vinh
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Close to the equator, days in Vinh last between 11 hours 1 minute and 13 hours 15 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Vinh
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:02 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:21 AM | 6:37 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:46 AM | 5:53 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:25 AM | 5:26 PM | 11 h 1 min |
When the sun is highest in Vinh
Vinh 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.
Places close to Vinh
Every city below shares Vinh’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ha Tinh | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hoàng Mai | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nghi Sơn | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Thái Hòa | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kỳ Anh | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sầm Sơn | 120 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Thanh Hóa | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Quảng Trạch | 128 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Vietnam
All time zones and cities in Vietnam
Tools for time in Vinh
- Convert a time to or from Vinh: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Vinh to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Vinh and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Vinh in?
Vinh uses the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone, which is UTC+7 all year.
Does Vinh use daylight saving time?
No. Vinh stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Vinh and New York?
Vinh 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 Vinh does not.
Is Vinh on the same time as Hanoi?
Yes. Vinh and Hanoi both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Vinh?
About 13 hours 15 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 1 minute 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.