Los Angeles 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 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. It is 15 hours ahead in January and 14 hours ahead in July. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 AM (winter) or 11:00 PM (summer) in Ho Chi Minh City.
Today, hour by hour
| Los Angeles | Ho Chi Minh City |
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Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City time table
| Los Angeles | Ho Chi Minh City (January) | Ho Chi Minh City (July) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM (+1 day) | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) | 12:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM (+1 day) | 1:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM (+1 day) | 2:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM (+1 day) | 3:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM (+1 day) | 4:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM (+1 day) | 5:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM (+1 day) | 6:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM (+1 day) | 7:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM (+1 day) | 8:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM (+1 day) | 9:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM (+1 day) | 10:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM (+1 day) | 11:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM (+1 day) | 12:00 PM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM (+1 day) | 1:00 PM (+1 day) |
When the difference changes
| Dates | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Ho Chi Minh City is 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | Ho Chi Minh City is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | Ho Chi Minh City is 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Ho Chi Minh City is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
Los Angeles uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-8), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-7). 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 Los Angeles
- January: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 4:00 PM–10:00 PM in Los Angeles (7:00 AM–1:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City).
- July: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–8:00 AM in Los Angeles (9:00 PM–10:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City); 5:00 PM–10:00 PM in Los Angeles (7:00 AM–12:00 PM 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 Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles in January and 14 hours ahead in July.
If it is 8 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Ho Chi Minh City?
11:00 AM in winter and 10:00 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.
