Does Ho Chi Minh City observe daylight saving time?

No. Ho Chi Minh City stays on ICT (UTC+7) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?

No. Hong Kong stays on HKT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Hong Kong when it's 9 AM in Ho Chi Minh City?

10:00 AM in Hong Kong, on the same day.

Ho Chi Minh City to Hong Kong Meeting Planner

Hong Kong is 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City right now. Their working days overlap for 7 hours today.

Ho Chi Minh City · Vietnam

11:38 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · ICT

Hong Kong · China

12:38 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · HKT

Best Meeting Times Between Ho Chi Minh City and Hong Kong

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Hong Kong). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.

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Ho Chi Minh CityOrganizerVietnam ·11:38AMnow
Hong KongChina ·12:38PMnow

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Date in Ho Chi Minh City

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Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Ho Chi Minh City time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Ho Chi Minh City (13:00) and Hong Kong (14:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Ho Chi Minh City (12:00) and Hong Kong (13:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Ho Chi Minh City (14:00) and Hong Kong (15:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Ho Chi Minh CityUTC+7
Hong KongUTC+8
UTC	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16

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Your meeting

Ho Chi Minh City1:00 PM UTC+7Sun, Oct 18
Hong Kong2:00 PM UTC+8Sun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 06:00 UTC

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Time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Hong Kong

Hong Kong is 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City right now: Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+8) and Ho Chi Minh City on ICT (UTC+7). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.

Time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Hong Kong over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Hong Kong 1 hour ahead	—

Ho Chi Minh City is on Indochina Time. Hong Kong is on Hong Kong Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ho Chi Minh City & Hong Kong Scheduling

What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Hong Kong?: Hong Kong is 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City right now: Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+8) and Ho Chi Minh City on ICT (UTC+7). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Ho Chi Minh City and Hong Kong?: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Hong Kong). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.
Does Ho Chi Minh City observe daylight saving time?: No. Ho Chi Minh City stays on ICT (UTC+7) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?: No. Hong Kong stays on HKT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it's 9 AM in Ho Chi Minh City?: 10:00 AM in Hong Kong, on the same day.

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