Ho Chi Minh City to EST time conversion
EST is 12 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
EST is always UTC-5. Right now most places that use EST are on EDT (UTC-4): EDT is 11 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
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Choose the local time in Ho Chi Minh City to convert it to EST on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · Ho Chi Minh City → EST
This table converts each hour in Ho Chi Minh City to EST on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| Ho Chi Minh City | EST | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 12:0012:00 PM -1 day | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 13:001:00 PM -1 day | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 14:002:00 PM -1 day | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 15:003:00 PM -1 day | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 16:004:00 PM -1 day | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 17:005:00 PM -1 day | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 18:006:00 PM -1 day | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 19:007:00 PM -1 day | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 20:008:00 PM -1 day | |
| 09:009:00 AM | 21:009:00 PM -1 day | |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 22:0010:00 PM -1 day | |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 23:0011:00 PM -1 day | |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 00:0012:00 AM | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 01:001:00 AM | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 02:002:00 AM | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 03:003:00 AM | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 04:004:00 AM | |
| 17:005:00 PM | 05:005:00 AM | |
| 18:006:00 PM | 06:006:00 AM | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 07:007:00 AM | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 08:008:00 AM | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 09:009:00 AM | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 10:0010:00 AM | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 11:0011:00 AM |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use Ho Chi Minh City (UTC+7) and EST (UTC-5); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: EST = Ho Chi Minh City − 12h · EDT = Ho Chi Minh City − 11h.
| Ho Chi Minh City | EST |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | = 6:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 7:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | = 7:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 8:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | = 8:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 9:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | = 9:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 10:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | = 10:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 12:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | = 12:00 AM EST |
| 3:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | = 3:00 AM EST |
| 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | = 5:00 AM EST |
| 6:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | = 6:00 AM EST |
| 8:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | = 8:00 AM EST |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working days in Ho Chi Minh City and EST do not overlap on 2026-10-21.
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
Ho Chi Minh City and EST have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | Ho Chi Minh City | EST |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | No clock changes; UTC+7 all year. | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 2027 | No clock changes; UTC+7 all year. | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 2028 | No clock changes; UTC+7 all year. | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
At the start of 2026, EST is 12 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-03-08 14:00 Ho Chi Minh City until 2026-11-01 13:00 Ho Chi Minh City, EDT is 11 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
- From 2027-03-14 14:00 Ho Chi Minh City until 2027-11-07 13:00 Ho Chi Minh City, EDT is 11 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
- From 2028-03-12 14:00 Ho Chi Minh City until 2028-11-05 13:00 Ho Chi Minh City, EDT is 11 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM Ho Chi Minh City in EST?
9:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City = 9:00 PM EST (-1 day), using UTC+7 and UTC-5. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and EST change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: EST is 12 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City; EST is 11 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in EST?
Read the EST clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.
What is the best time to call between Ho Chi Minh City and EST?
The 08:00–18:00 working days in Ho Chi Minh City and EST do not overlap.
What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and EST now?
Right now, EST is 12 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City. Conversion formula: EST = Ho Chi Minh City − 12h · EDT = Ho Chi Minh City − 11h.