Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Vietnam to Japan

+2h

Vietnam

ICTSOURCE

UTC+07:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Japan

JST

UTC+09:00

HH02

MM00

14:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Vietnam

Japan

12:00 AM

2:00 AM

4:00 AM

6:00 AM

8:00 AM

10:00 AM

12:00 PM

2:00 PM

4:00 PM

6:00 PM

8:00 PM

10:00 PM

12:00 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

ICT and JST on the World Map

The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and JST (Japan Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

ICT Zone

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JST Zone

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ICT – Indochina Time

UTC+07:00

Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in ICT

ThailandVietnamCambodiaLaosIndonesia (WIB)

Major Cities in ICT

BangkokHo Chi Minh CityHanoiJakartaPhnom PenhVientiane

Key Facts about ICT

•Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world.
•ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
•Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia all share ICT.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+07:00 year-round

Learn more about ICT on Wikipedia

JST – Japan Standard Time

UTC+09:00

Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone for Japan, 9 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in JST

Japan

Major Cities in JST

TokyoOsakaYokohamaNagoyaSapporoKyotoKobeFukuokaHiroshima

Key Facts about JST

•Japan does not observe daylight saving time.
•Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
•The Tokyo Stock Exchange operates from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM JST.
•JST is 14 hours ahead of EST and 9 hours ahead of GMT.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+09:00 year-round

Learn more about JST on Wikipedia

Understanding the +2h Gap: Vietnam vs Japan

Vietnam runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Japan runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. That puts Vietnam 2 hours ahead of Japan — a difference of +2h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Vietnam it is 11:00 AM in Japan. Midnight in Vietnam is 2:00 AM in Japan. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Vietnam to Japan time conversion table

Vietnam (ICT)	Japan (JST)	Day
12:00 AM	2:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	8:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	9:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	10:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	11:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	2:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	5:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	7:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	8:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	11:00 PM	same day

Why people convert Vietnam to Japan time

Scheduling a call from Vietnam to Japan: a 10:00 AM start in Vietnam lands at 12:00 PM in Japan, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Vietnam and Japan are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM ICT time (11:00 AM–5:00 PM JST). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: Vietnam viewers need 11:00 AM in Japan to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 10:00 PM if the event is anchored to Vietnam.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–3:00 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Vietnam and need Japan colleagues present.

About ICT (Indochina Time)

Indochina Time (ICT) is used across Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Indonesia (Western time, WIB) also uses UTC+07:00. ICT does not observe daylight saving time.

About JST (Japan Standard Time)

Japan Standard Time (JST) is the standard time zone for all of Japan. Japan does not observe daylight saving time. JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC and 14 hours ahead of EST. The Tokyo Stock Exchange, the world's third largest by market capitalization, operates on JST. South Korea uses the same offset (KST) but it is a distinct time zone.

Best time to call between Vietnam and Japan

Both Vietnam and Japan sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–3:00 PM ICT, which is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM JST. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Vietnam and Japan share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–3:00 PM ICT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Vietnam is 2 hours ahead of Japan (ICT UTC+07:00 → JST UTC+09:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM ICT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

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How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Vietnam and Japan?

Vietnam (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 2 hours ahead of Japan (JST, UTC+09:00). The gap is currently +2h.

How do I convert Vietnam time to Japan time?

Add +2h to Vietnam local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Vietnam is 11:00 AM in Japan.

What time is it in Japan right now?

Japan uses JST at UTC+09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +2h offset from Vietnam.