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Time Difference: Ho Chi Minh City to New York

🇻🇳Ho Chi Minh CityUTC+7
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🇺🇸New YorkUTC-5
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Wed, Jun 3
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New York, US
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
11 hours
New York is 11 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City vs New York timezone guide

Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) uses the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh timezone at UTC+7, while New York (US) uses America/New_York at UTC-5. This means New York is 12 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Ho Chi Minh City and New York

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Ho Chi Minh City and New York 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

Ho Chi Minh CityNew YorkStatus
6am7pmHo Chi Minh City early, New York evening
7am8pmHo Chi Minh City early, New York evening
8am9pmHo Chi Minh City early, New York evening
9am10pmHo Chi Minh City working hours, New York late evening
10am11pmHo Chi Minh City working hours, New York late evening
11am12amHo Chi Minh City working hours, New York asleep
12pm1amHo Chi Minh City working hours, New York asleep
1pm2amHo Chi Minh City working hours, New York asleep
2pm3amHo Chi Minh City working hours, New York asleep
3pm4amHo Chi Minh City working hours, New York asleep
4pm5amHo Chi Minh City working hours, New York asleep
5pm6amHo Chi Minh City evening, New York early
6pm7amHo Chi Minh City evening, New York early
7pm8amHo Chi Minh City evening, New York early
8pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm11amHo Chi Minh City late evening, New York working hours

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 Ho Chi Minh City and New York

New York observes daylight saving time, but Ho Chi Minh City does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around New York's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Ho Chi Minh City is 12 hours ahead New York
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Ho Chi Minh City is 11 hours ahead New York
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Ho Chi Minh City is 12 hours ahead New York

Distance between Ho Chi Minh City and New York

Great-circle distance
14,284 km
Direct flight time
~17h 48m

Ho Chi Minh City and New York are 14,284 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~17h 48m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and New York?
The current time difference is 11 hours. Ho Chi Minh City is currently 11 hours ahead of New York.
Is Ho Chi Minh City ahead of New York?
Yes. Ho Chi Minh City is currently 11 hours ahead of New York.
What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Ho Chi Minh City?
When it's 9 AM in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 10pm in New York.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Ho Chi Minh City and New York?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Ho Chi Minh City and New York 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 Ho Chi Minh City and New York observe daylight saving time?
New York observes daylight saving time, but Ho Chi Minh City does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Ho Chi Minh City and New York?
Ho Chi Minh City and New York are 14,284 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 17 hours 48 minutes.