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Ho Chi Minh City ranks
#30 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 10.82° N, 106.63° E
Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Vietnam
Province: Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Timezone: GMT+7
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Ho Chi Minh City sits in the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone, UTC+07:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Ho Chi Minh City lies barely above sea level, at roughly 7 m. Ho Chi Minh City is fairly isolated: even Singapore lies some 1098 km off. As one of Vietnam's largest cities, Ho Chi Minh City is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Ho Chi Minh City gets 12h 38m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:40 and sunset at 18:19.
Time & Daylight in Ho Chi Minh City
Daylight Hours in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City gets 12h 39m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ho Chi Minh City is at 05:40 and sunset in Ho Chi Minh City is at 18:19.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 29m near the December solstice to 12h 45m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 23 Jul ● | 04:22 | 05:40 | 11:59 | 15:21 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 04:22 | 05:40 | 12:00 | 15:21 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 04:22 | 05:40 | 12:00 | 15:21 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 04:23 | 05:40 | 12:00 | 15:20 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 04:23 | 05:41 | 12:00 | 15:20 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 04:23 | 05:41 | 12:00 | 15:20 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Wed, 29 Jul | 04:24 | 05:41 | 12:00 | 15:19 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ho Chi Minh City
Sunrise
in Ho Chi Minh City
↑
5:40 AM
Sunset
in Ho Chi Minh City
↓
6:19 PM
Day Length
12h 38m
Dawn
in Ho Chi Minh City
5:17 AM
Dusk
in Ho Chi Minh City
6:42 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Ho Chi Minh City
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
67.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:07
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:57
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Distances & Clock Changes in Ho Chi Minh City
How Far Is Ho Chi Minh City From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 1,098 km | SSW (197deg) |
| Hong Kong | 1,509 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,733 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Tokyo | 4,323 km | NE (45deg) |
| Dubai | 5,625 km | WNW (294deg) |
| Sydney | 6,845 km | SE (138deg) |
| Moscow | 7,708 km | NW (326deg) |
| Paris | 10,122 km | NW (320deg) |
Ho Chi Minh City's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ho Chi Minh City and you would surface near Mazamari, Peru, about 139 km from the antipodal point at 10.8deg S, 73.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ho Chi Minh City
What time is it in Ho Chi Minh City right now?
The current local time in Ho Chi Minh City is 13:30 on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Ho Chi Minh City follows the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone.
What time zone is Ho Chi Minh City in?
Clocks in Ho Chi Minh City follow the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh IANA time zone (UTC+07:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Ho Chi Minh City?
During standard time Ho Chi Minh City sits at UTC+07:00. Going from UTC to local time in Ho Chi Minh City means moving the clock 07:00 hours forward.
Is Ho Chi Minh City on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Ho Chi Minh City as of July 23, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ho Chi Minh City today?
Today in Ho Chi Minh City: sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset is at 18:19, giving 12h 38m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ho Chi Minh City tonight?
Tonight the moon over Ho Chi Minh City is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 67.4%.
What is solar time in Ho Chi Minh City?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ho Chi Minh City, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.