Houston to Ho Chi Minh City time converter

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

Houston CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Ho Chi Minh City ICT

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Houston
Texas, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Thu, Oct 22
ICTUTC+7+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Houston to Ho Chi Minh City conversion table

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

HoustonHo 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 Houston (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 Houston 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

Houston and Ho Chi Minh City are 14,924 km (9,273 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

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

Ho Chi Minh City is 12 hours ahead of Houston.

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

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

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

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Houston (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 Houston 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.