Chicago to Ho Chi Minh City time difference
Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.
Ho Chi Minh City is 12 hours ahead of Chicago right now. It is 13 hours ahead in January and 12 hours ahead in July. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 PM (winter) or 9:00 PM (summer) in Ho Chi Minh City.
Today, hour by hour
| Chicago | Ho Chi Minh City |
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Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Chicago to Ho Chi Minh City time table
| Chicago | Ho Chi Minh City (January) | Ho Chi Minh City (July) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM (+1 day) | 11:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) | 12:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM (+1 day) | 1:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM (+1 day) | 2:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM (+1 day) | 3:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM (+1 day) | 4:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM (+1 day) | 5:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM (+1 day) | 6:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM (+1 day) | 7:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM (+1 day) | 8:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM (+1 day) | 9:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM (+1 day) | 10:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM (+1 day) | 11:00 AM (+1 day) |
When the difference changes
| Dates | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Ho Chi Minh City is 12 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | Ho Chi Minh City is 13 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | Ho Chi Minh City is 12 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Ho Chi Minh City is 13 hours ahead of Chicago |
Chicago uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). Ho Chi Minh City does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+7 all year.
Best time to call Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from Chicago
- January: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–9:00 AM in Chicago (8:00 PM–10:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City); 6:00 PM–10:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM–11:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh City).
- July: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–10:00 AM in Chicago (7:00 PM–10:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City); 7:00 PM–10:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM–10:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh City).
Ho Chi Minh City vs other US time zones
| US city | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 hours ahead | 11 hours ahead |
| Chicago | 13 hours ahead | 12 hours ahead |
| Denver | 14 hours ahead | 13 hours ahead |
| Phoenix | 14 hours ahead | 14 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | 15 hours ahead | 14 hours ahead |
Convert a different date with the time zone converter, or plan a call with the meeting planner.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is 13 hours ahead of Chicago in January and 12 hours ahead in July.
If it is 8 PM in Chicago, what time is it in Ho Chi Minh City?
9:00 AM in winter and 8:00 AM in summer.
Does Ho Chi Minh City use daylight saving time?
Ho Chi Minh City does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+7 all year.
