Current Time in Vietnam
GMT+7 (UTC+07:00) · 142 cities · Capital: Hanoi
Time Zone
| GMT+7 | UTC+07:00 |
Country Facts
| Capital | Hanoi |
| Currency | VND (₫) |
| Calling code | +84 |
| Languages | Vietnamese |
| Drives on | right |
Daylight Saving Time
Vietnam does not observe daylight saving time. The offset remains UTC+07:00 year-round.
Time planning in Vietnam
Use this when scheduling calls, launches, travel days, or support coverage for people in Vietnam.
Country time shape
Vietnam uses one main time zone: GMT+7 (UTC+07:00). Scheduling by country is usually reliable.
Major city anchor
Start with Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi for practical local-time checks. The primary clock on this page uses Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh.
DST complexity
Vietnam has no listed daylight-saving change in the primary time zone data, which makes recurring schedules easier to maintain.
| Reference market | Vietnam | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Shanghai | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:30 AM-3:30 PM |
| Tokyo | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Dubai | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM |
| Sydney | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Best listed overlap: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM in Vietnam with Bangkok.
Time Difference from Vietnam
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +11h |
| Chicago | +12h |
| Los Angeles | +14h |
| London | +6h |
| Paris | +5h |
| Berlin | +5h |
| Moscow | +4h |
| Dubai | +3h |
| Mumbai | +1h 30m |
| Bangkok | Same time |
| Shanghai | -1h |
| Tokyo | -2h |
| Sydney | -3h |
| Auckland | -5h |
| São Paulo | +10h |
2 Cities in Vietnam
| Time | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City | GMT+7 | --:--:-- |
| Hanoi | GMT+7 | --:--:-- |
Time in Vietnam
Vietnam uses a single time zone: GMT+7 (UTC+07:00), identified by the IANA timezone database as Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+07:00 remains constant throughout the year.
The largest city is Ho Chi Minh City, followed by Hanoi. The capital, Hanoi, uses the GMT+7 time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Vietnam in?
Vietnam uses the GMT+7 time zone (UTC+07:00). The IANA identifier is Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+07:00 remains constant throughout the year.
Does Vietnam observe daylight saving time?
No. Vietnam does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC+07:00 year-round.
What is the capital of Vietnam?
The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi. The currency is the VND (₫) and the country calling code is +84.
What is the time difference between Vietnam and New York?
Vietnam is +11h compared to New York (Eastern Time). This difference may change by 1 hour during daylight saving time transitions.
How many cities in Vietnam does CheckTimeNow track?
We track the current time in 142 cities in Vietnam. The largest include Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi.