Paris to Ho Chi Minh City time converter
Ho Chi Minh City is 5 hours ahead of Paris. When it is 9:00 AM in Paris, it is 2:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.
Paris CEST
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Ho Chi Minh City ICT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
5:13 PM in Paris, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Paris to Ho Chi Minh City conversion table
Every hour of today in Paris and the matching time in Ho Chi Minh City. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Paris | Ho Chi Minh City |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Paris (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Paris and Ho Chi Minh City switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +5h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +6h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +5h
Distance
Paris and Ho Chi Minh City are 10,122 km (6,290 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Paris and Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is 5 hours ahead of Paris.
What time is it in Ho Chi Minh City when it is 9 AM in Paris?
When it is 9:00 AM in Paris, it is 2:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.
When is the best time to call Ho Chi Minh City from Paris?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Paris (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City).
Does the time difference between Paris 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.