Time zone in Vietnam: Indochina Time (ICT)
Right now the local time in Vietnam is UTC+7. Vietnam uses UTC+7 all year and does not observe daylight saving time, so the clocks never change.
Around Tết, the Lunar New Year in late January or February, most offices and banks in Vietnam close for several days, so send money and handle business calls before the holiday.
Time difference between Vietnam and the U.S.
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Vietnam right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Vietnam. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 hours behind | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| Chicago | 13 hours behind | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| Denver | 14 hours behind | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| Phoenix | 14 hours behind | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| Los Angeles | 15 hours behind | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| Anchorage | 16 hours behind | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| Honolulu | 17 hours behind | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
Best time to call Vietnam from the U.S.
To reach someone in Vietnam between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM their time, call between 8:00 PM and 10:00 AM New York time, or between 5:00 PM and 7:00 AM Los Angeles time.
U.S. stock market hours in Vietnam (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In Vietnam that is from 9:30 PM to 4:00 AM (next day). See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Vietnam in?
Vietnam uses Indochina Time (ICT), which is UTC+7 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Does Vietnam have daylight saving time?
No. Vietnam stays on UTC+7 all year.
What is the time difference between Vietnam and New York?
Vietnam is 12 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the calling code for Vietnam?
The country calling code is +84. To call Vietnam from the U.S., dial 011, then 84, then the local number.
How much is 1 U.S. dollar in Vietnam?
See today's exchange rate on our USD to VND converter.