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Current Time in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Check the current local time in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City uses the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone, with ICT (UTC +7:00) during standard time.

Sunrise today
5:31 PM
Sunset today
6:14 AM
Day length
12h 43m
Population
8.9 M
Coordinates: 10.7626° N, 106.6602° E · Elevation: 19 m · Sun data calculated for today, June 4, 2026
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — Live Clock
5:34:25 AM
ICT Live timezone
Thursday, June 4, 2026

Ho Chi Minh City Time Zone

Time Zone

Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Current zone: ICT

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

ICT

UTC +7:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

Not Observed

Year-round standard time

Next DST Change

No DST change

Standard time year-round

No seasonal offset changes

About Ho Chi Minh City Time (ICT)

Ho Chi Minh City is located in Vietnam and uses the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Ho Chi Minh City overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Ho Chi Minh City aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Ho Chi Minh City vs Major Cities

UTC UTC +7:00
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London UTC +1:00
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New York UTC -4:00
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Singapore UTC +8:00
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Dubai UTC +4:00
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Tokyo UTC +9:00
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Mumbai UTC +5:30
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Other Cities in Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

These cities share the same time zone as Ho Chi Minh City — when it's 5:34:25 AM here, it's the same local time there.

Other Cities in Vietnam

Major cities in Vietnam — some may be in a different time zone than Ho Chi Minh City if the country spans multiple zones.

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Find the perfect overlap time between your timezone and Ho Chi Minh City. Our calculator shows when business hours align.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Ho Chi Minh City time

What time is it in Ho Chi Minh City right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, updated every second. Right now, Ho Chi Minh City is on ICT with a UTC offset of UTC +7:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Ho Chi Minh City in?

Ho Chi Minh City uses the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh timezone, fixed at ICT (UTC +7:00) year-round with no daylight saving time. The offset never changes, making Ho Chi Minh City a predictable anchor for international scheduling.

How many hours ahead or behind is Ho Chi Minh City?

Ho Chi Minh City is currently UTC +7:00 from UTC. The offset is fixed year-round — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Ho Chi Minh City observe daylight saving time?

No. Ho Chi Minh City stays on ICT (UTC +7:00) year-round — no seasonal clock changes. This means the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and cities that do observe DST will shift by one hour each spring and autumn when those cities change their clocks.

Is Ho Chi Minh City on ICT right now?

Ho Chi Minh City is always on ICT (UTC +7:00) — no daylight saving time. The offset is stable year-round, so Ho Chi Minh City is easy to schedule with. However, if you are calling from a city that observes DST, your local offset to Ho Chi Minh City will shift by one hour twice a year.

What is the best time to call Ho Chi Minh City from New York?

The best call window from New York to Ho Chi Minh City depends on the current offset. Ho Chi Minh City is currently UTC +7:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.