Current local time in Rach Gia, Vietnam
The live clock above shows the time in Rach Gia. Rach Gia is in the Asia/Ho Chi Minh time zone, UTC+7 right now.
| Country | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Region | Kiên Giang |
| Population | about 253,000 |
| Coordinates | 10.02° N, 105.09° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Ho Chi Minh |
| Abbreviation | UTC+7 |
| UTC offset | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Rach Gia 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 | 6:04 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:40 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 42 min |
| September equinox | 5:48 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:11 AM | 5:43 PM | 11 h 32 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Rach Gia at about 12:08 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 0 minutes behind the sun, because Rach Gia sits at 105.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° E.
Rach Gia time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Rach Gia |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Rach Gia |
|---|---|---|
| Long Xuyen | 54 km (34 mi) | same time |
| Can Tho | 74 km (46 mi) | same time |
| Cao Lanh | 78 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Ca Mau | 93 km (58 mi) | same time |
| Vinh Long | 99 km (62 mi) | same time |
| Bac Lieu | 107 km (66 mi) | same time |
| Soc Trang | 108 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Tra Vinh | 136 km (85 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Vietnam
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Hanoi
- Haiphong
- Da Nang
- Can Tho
- Bien Hoa
- Hue
- Qui Nhon
- Vinh
- Thai Nguyen
- Nha Trang
- Viet Tri
- Ca Mau
- Long Xuyen
- Phan Thiet
- Buon Me Thuot
- Thu Dau Mot
- Nam Dinh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Rach Gia in?
Rach Gia is in the Asia/Ho Chi Minh time zone, UTC+7, all year.
Does Rach Gia have daylight saving time?
Rach Gia doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+7 all year.
Why isn't noon in Rach Gia when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Rach Gia's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° E, so on standard time they run about 0 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).