Time in Ho Chi Minh City Now
Indochina Time (ICT) · UTC+7
About Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, still widely known as Saigon, is Vietnam's largest city and its commercial centre. It drives much of the country's manufacturing, trade and investment, and is known for its motorbike-filled streets, French colonial buildings, markets and some of Southeast Asia's best street food.
Vietnam uses Indochina Time at UTC+7 throughout the country, with no daylight saving. The time in Ho Chi Minh City is therefore the same as in Hanoi, Bangkok and Phnom Penh. It is one hour behind Singapore, Hong Kong and Beijing, and seven hours ahead of London in winter.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ho Chi Minh City in?
Ho Chi Minh City is in the Indochina Time time zone (ICT), which is UTC+7.
Does Ho Chi Minh City observe daylight saving time?
No. Ho Chi Minh City does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+7 all year.
What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and UTC?
Ho Chi Minh City is currently UTC+7.
What is the dialling code for Ho Chi Minh City?
The international dialling code for Ho Chi Minh City is +84.
When is the best time to call Ho Chi Minh City from London?
Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 09:00 to 10:00 in London, which is 16:00 to 17:00 in Ho Chi Minh City.