Current local time in Soc Trang, Vietnam
The live clock above shows the time in Soc Trang. Soc Trang is in the Asia/Ho Chi Minh time zone, UTC+7 right now.
| Country | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Region | Sóc Trang |
| Population | about 237,000 |
| Coordinates | 9.60° N, 105.98° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Ho Chi Minh |
| Abbreviation | UTC+7 |
| UTC offset | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Soc Trang 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 | 6:00 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:37 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 41 min |
| September equinox | 5:45 AM | 5:52 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:07 AM | 5:40 PM | 11 h 33 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Soc Trang at about 12:05 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 4 minutes behind the sun, because Soc Trang sits at 106.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° E.
Soc Trang time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Soc Trang |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Soc Trang |
|---|---|---|
| Bac Lieu | 46 km (29 mi) | same time |
| Tra Vinh | 53 km (33 mi) | same time |
| Can Tho | 55 km (34 mi) | same time |
| Vinh Long | 73 km (45 mi) | same time |
| My Tho | 92 km (57 mi) | same time |
| Ca Mau | 103 km (64 mi) | same time |
| Cao Lanh | 103 km (64 mi) | same time |
| Long Xuyen | 106 km (66 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
- Rach Gia
- Phan Thiet
- Buon Me Thuot
- Thu Dau Mot
Questions people ask
What time zone is Soc Trang in?
Soc Trang is in the Asia/Ho Chi Minh time zone, UTC+7, all year.
Does Soc Trang have daylight saving time?
Soc Trang doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+7 all year.
Why isn't noon in Soc Trang when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Soc Trang's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° E, so on standard time they run about 4 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).