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Time Difference: Hanoi to Los Angeles

🇻🇳HanoiUTC+7
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
🇻🇳
Hanoi, Vietnam
Fri, Jun 5
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
14 hours
Los Angeles is 14 hours behind Hanoi
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Hanoi vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Hanoi (Vietnam) uses the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh timezone at UTC+7, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Hanoi (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Hanoi and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hanoi and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

HanoiLos AngelesStatus
6am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am5pmHanoi early, Los Angeles evening
8am6pmHanoi early, Los Angeles evening
9am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm10pmHanoi working hours, Los Angeles late evening
1pm11pmHanoi working hours, Los Angeles late evening
2pm12amHanoi working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm1amHanoi working hours, Los Angeles asleep
4pm2amHanoi working hours, Los Angeles asleep
5pm3amHanoi evening, Los Angeles asleep
6pm4amHanoi evening, Los Angeles asleep
7pm5amHanoi evening, Los Angeles asleep
8pm6amHanoi evening, Los Angeles early
9pm7amHanoi evening, Los Angeles early
10pm8amHanoi late evening, Los Angeles early

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Hanoi and Los Angeles

Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Hanoi does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Los Angeles's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Hanoi is 15 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Hanoi is 14 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Hanoi is 15 hours ahead Los Angeles

Distance between Hanoi and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
12,317 km
Direct flight time
~15h 29m

Hanoi and Los Angeles are 12,317 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 29m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hanoi and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 14 hours. Hanoi is currently 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Hanoi ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Hanoi is currently 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Hanoi?
When it's 9 AM in Hanoi, it's 7pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hanoi and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hanoi and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Hanoi and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Hanoi does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Hanoi and Los Angeles?
Hanoi and Los Angeles are 12,317 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 29 minutes.