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The current time in Hanoi, Vietnam is shown live on this page. Hanoi is in the Asia/Ho Chi Minh timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+07:00 (GMT+7). Hanoi does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset of UTC+07:00 remains constant year-round. Hanoi has a population of approximately 8.1M people. Hanoi uses VND and the international calling code for Vietnam is ++84. Other cities in the same timezone include Ho Chi Minh City.
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Timezone
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
UTC offset
UTC+07:00
Standard
ICT
DST
No regular shift
Local time guide
Use this page when you need the live local time in Hanoi for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 6 hours behind Hanoi. New York is currently 11 hours behind Hanoi.
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Timezone
Asia/Ho Chi_Minh
UTC Offset
UTC+07:00
Abbreviation
GMT+7
DST
Not active
Region
Southeast Asia
Country
Vietnam
State / Area
Hanoi
Calling Code
+84
Nearest timezone boundary
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Vientiane, approximately 479 km away. Vientiane uses the Asia/Vientiane timezone. When it is the current time in Hanoi, the time in Vientiane is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Hanoi is located in Vietnam, Vietnam, in the Asia continent. The primary language spoken here is Vietnamese. The city has a population of approximately 8.1M, ranking it #36 in Vietnam by size. For timezone purposes, Hanoi uses Asia/Ho Chi Minh (UTC+07:00). It does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays consistent year-round.
Travel and calls
Hanoi does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Ho Chi Minh does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Hanoi. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Based on Hanoi's latitude (21.0°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 13.2 hours, with sunrise around 5:25 AM and sunset around 6:35 PM. Being near the equator, Hanoi experiences relatively consistent daylight year-round, with only small seasonal variation.
Best time to call
For work calls, the standard business window in Hanoi is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+7. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Hanoi (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 3 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Hanoi time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Hanoi and London is 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Hanoi time (3 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Hanoi does not observe DST, so its UTC offset of UTC+07:00 stays constant year-round. This makes it a reliable reference point for long-term scheduling.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Hanoi uses VND and the calling code for Vietnam is +84. Languages spoken here include Vietnamese. The city has a population of around 8.1M, making it a major regional hub for timezone planning in Southeast Asia.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 479 km away at Vientiane (ICT). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
Popular conversions
The most relevant time conversions for Hanoi are with nearby Southeast Asia cities and major global hubs in different timezones.
Timezone boundaries nearby
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than Hanoi. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
Same timezone
Ho Chi Minh City share the Asia/Ho Chi Minh timezone with Hanoi. These cities have the same current offset and follow the same daylight saving schedule, so they are useful alternatives when comparing local time across the region.
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