🇻🇳 What Time Zone Is Viet Nam In?
All 2 Time Zones in Viet Nam
| Region | IANA Zone | Current Time | UTC offset (Jan / Jul) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | Asia/Bangkok | 9:02 PM | UTC+7 |
| Ho Chi Minh | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh | 9:02 PM | UTC+7 |
Viet Nam time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Asia/Bangkok |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC+7 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC+7 |
| Time zones in the country | 2 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. Viet Nam spans several zones; this page uses Asia/Bangkok as the primary one. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Viet Nam and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 7 hours ahead | 7 hours ahead |
| London | 7 hours ahead | 6 hours ahead |
| New York | 12 hours ahead | 11 hours ahead |
| India (IST) | 1 hour 30 minutes ahead | 1 hour 30 minutes ahead |
| Tokyo | 2 hours behind | 2 hours behind |
"Ahead" means Viet Nam is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
Viet Nam time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Viet Nam use?
Viet Nam uses Asia/Bangkok, the primary one of its 2 IANA time zones. Its offset is UTC+7 in January and the same in July.
Does Viet Nam observe daylight saving time?
No. Viet Nam does not change its clocks in 2026: Asia/Bangkok stays on UTC+7 all year. Other time zones inside the country can follow different rules — see the table of zones.
What is the time difference between Viet Nam and New York?
In January Viet Nam is 12 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 11 hours ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Viet Nam and India?
In January Viet Nam is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of India. India does not use daylight saving time.