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Time in Vietnam Now

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What Time Is It in Vietnam Right Now With Seconds

Vietnam follows Indochina Time (ICT, UTC+7) throughout the entire year. The country, located in Southeast Asia, does not observe Daylight Saving Time and maintains a single permanent national time zone across all provinces.

Major cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Can Tho, and Nha Trang remain synchronized year-round, supporting consistent schedules for travel, business, government operations, and daily life.

Current time zone info for Vietnam

  • IANA Time Zone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

  • UTC Offset: UTC +7 hours

  • Time Format: 24-hour clock

  • DST Observed: NO

  • Time Zone Abbreviation: ICT (Indochina Time)

Vietnam shares its UTC +7 time with several neighbouring Southeast Asian countries.

Vietnam time zone(s)

Vietnam uses a single national time zone across the entire country.

Time ZoneExample City/RegionUTC Offset
Indochina Time (ICT)Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Can Tho, Nha TrangUTC +7

The official IANA identifier for Vietnam is Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh.

Daylight Saving Time in Vietnam

Vietnam does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). The country stays on a fixed UTC +7 offset throughout the year.

This supports simple and consistent timekeeping with no seasonal changes required.

Major cities in Vietnam & their time

CityTime ZoneTypical Offset
HanoiICTUTC +7
Ho Chi Minh CityICTUTC +7
Da NangICTUTC +7
Can ThoICTUTC +7
Nha TrangICTUTC +7

All major cities in Vietnam follow the same standard time.

Brief info for Vietnam time

  • Number of time zones: 1 (nationwide)

  • Capital city: Hanoi

  • Default time: Indochina Time (ICT)

  • Daylight Saving Time: Not observed

  • IANA Time Zone ID: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

  • Standard UTC offset: +7 hours

  • DST UTC offset: Not applicable

  • Time format: 24-hour system

  • Neighbouring countries with same time: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia

  • Regional differences: None — uniform time across Vietnam

For verified background, see “Time in Vietnam — Wikipedia.”

Pros and Cons

Pros

  1. Single national time — simplifies scheduling nationwide.

  2. No DST — predictable year-round timing.

  3. UTC+7 offset matches neighbouring ASEAN countries.

  4. Beneficial for regional business and tourism.

  5. 24-hour clock used in government, transport, and aviation.

Cons

  1. No daylight adjustment during long seasons of sunlight.

  2. Limited overlap with Western countries for live communication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most common questions people ask about Vietnam time — find the quick answers below.
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What do we know about Vietnam time zone?

The country uses Indochina Time (ICT, UTC+7) throughout the year.

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Does Vietnam observe Daylight Saving Time System?

No. The country does not use DST and maintains UTC+7 permanently.

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What is Vietnam’s official time zone?

The country’s official time zone is Indochina Time (ICT), with a UTC+7 offset.

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Do you know how many time zones Vietnam has?

Vietnam has one national time zone, used across all cities.

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Do neighbouring countries share the same time as Vietnam?

Yes. Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia all use UTC+7.

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What do we know about Vietnam’s IANA time zone ID?

IANA time zone ID for Vietnam is Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh.

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How can I check the time difference between Vietnam and another country?

Use the time converter to compare Vietnam’s time (UTC+7) with other global time zones.