Chicago to Ho Chi Minh City time converter

Ho Chi Minh City is 12 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 9:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Ho Chi Minh City ICT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Wed, Oct 21
ICTUTC+7+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Ho Chi Minh City conversion table

Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Ho Chi Minh City. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

ChicagoHo Chi Minh City
12:00 AM12:00 PM
1:00 AM1:00 PM
2:00 AM2:00 PM
3:00 AM3:00 PM
4:00 AM4:00 PM
5:00 AM5:00 PM
6:00 AM6:00 PM
7:00 AM7:00 PM
8:00 AM8:00 PM
9:00 AM9:00 PM
10:00 AM10:00 PM
11:00 AM11:00 PM
12:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
1:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
2:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
3:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
4:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM8:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM9:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM10:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM11:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Ho Chi Minh City switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +12h

Distance

Chicago and Ho Chi Minh City are 13,979 km (8,686 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Ho Chi Minh City?

Ho Chi Minh City is 12 hours ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Ho Chi Minh City when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 9:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.

When is the best time to call Ho Chi Minh City from Chicago?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Ho Chi Minh City change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.