Time Difference: Shenzhen vs Ho Chi Minh City

Live comparison of current time in Shenzhen, China and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Shenzhen, China
03:05:00PM
Friday, March 27, 2026
1 hour behind
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
02:05:00PM
Friday, March 27, 2026

Hour-by-Hour Comparison

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

About Time Difference: Shenzhen and Ho Chi Minh City

Shenzhen, China is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+8. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is in the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+7. The hour-by-hour table above shows when working hours overlap, helping you find the best time for calls, meetings, and collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Shenzhen uses the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+8) and Ho Chi Minh City uses the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh timezone (UTC+7). The exact difference may vary during daylight saving transitions.

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

Look for hours highlighted in green in the comparison table above — these are times when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM - 5 PM).

Does the time difference change?

Yes, if either city observes daylight saving time, the difference can shift by 1 hour during DST transitions. This page always shows the current, live difference.