Current local time in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The live clock above shows the time in Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City is in the Asia/Ho Chi Minh time zone, UTC+7 right now.
| Country | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Region | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Population | about 4.4 million |
| Coordinates | 10.78° N, 106.69° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Ho Chi Minh |
| Abbreviation | UTC+7 |
| UTC offset | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Ho Chi Minh City doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+7 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:57 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:32 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 45 min |
| September equinox | 5:42 AM | 5:49 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:06 AM | 5:35 PM | 11 h 29 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Ho Chi Minh City at about 12:02 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 7 minutes behind the sun, because Ho Chi Minh City sits at 106.7° E, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° E.
Ho Chi Minh City time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Ho Chi Minh City |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 hours behind in Jan, 11 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 15 hours behind in Jan, 14 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 6 hours behind in Jan, 5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 3 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 1.5 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | 1 hour ahead | |
| Tokyo | 2 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 4 hours ahead in Jan, 3 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Ho Chi Minh City |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Dau Mot | 22 km (13 mi) | same time |
| Bien Hoa | 26 km (16 mi) | same time |
| Tan An | 41 km (25 mi) | same time |
| My Tho | 61 km (38 mi) | same time |
| Vung Tau | 64 km (40 mi) | same time |
| Tay Ninh | 85 km (53 mi) | same time |
| Vinh Long | 99 km (61 mi) | same time |
| Tra Vinh | 102 km (63 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Vietnam
- Hanoi
- Haiphong
- Da Nang
- Can Tho
- Bien Hoa
- Hue
- Qui Nhon
- Vinh
- Thai Nguyen
- Nha Trang
- Viet Tri
- Ca Mau
- Long Xuyen
- Rach Gia
- Phan Thiet
- Buon Me Thuot
- Thu Dau Mot
- Nam Dinh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Ho Chi Minh City in?
Ho Chi Minh City is in the Asia/Ho Chi Minh time zone, UTC+7, all year.
Does Ho Chi Minh City have daylight saving time?
Ho Chi Minh City doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+7 all year.
Why isn't noon in Ho Chi Minh City when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Ho Chi Minh City's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° E, so on standard time they run about 7 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).