Ho Chi Minh to Anchorage
-15hHo Chi Minh
ICTSOURCEAnchorage
AKDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and AKDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
ICT – Indochina Time
UTC+07:00Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.
- •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.
AKST – Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.
- •Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
- •Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
- •The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.
About Ho Chi Minh
WikipediaHo Chi Minh City operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Vietnam's economic powerhouse and a manufacturing hub, Saigon drives Southeast Asian trade.
The city has over 5 million motorbikes, outnumbering cars significantly.
About Anchorage
WikipediaAnchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
Moose occasionally wander through the city streets.
Ho Chi Minh to Anchorage Time Difference – Complete Guide
Ho Chi Minh runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Ho Chi Minh 15 hours behind Anchorage — a difference of -15h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh it is 6:00 PM in Anchorage on the previous day. Midnight in Ho Chi Minh is 9:00 AM in Anchorage.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Ho Chi Minh does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Ho Chi Minh to Anchorage time conversion table
| Ho Chi Minh (ICT) | Anchorage (AKDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Ho Chi Minh to Anchorage time
- Scheduling a call from Ho Chi Minh to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in Ho Chi Minh lands at 7:00 PM in Anchorage the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -15h gap: Ho Chi Minh and Anchorage have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Anchorage is 6:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh.
- Coordinating a Ho Chi Minh-based team with Anchorage contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -15h gap is not.
- With a -15h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Ho Chi Minh takes the early slot, the next week Anchorage does.
- Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).
Best time to call between Ho Chi Minh and Anchorage
With a -15h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Anchorage opens at 9:00 AM AKDT, which is 6:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Ho Chi Minh and Anchorage have no shared working hours because of the -15h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Ho Chi Minh is 15 hours behind Anchorage (ICT UTC+07:00 → AKDT UTC-08:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Ho Chi Minh
Does not observe DST
Anchorage
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh and Anchorage?
Ho Chi Minh (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 15 hours behind Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -15h.
How do I convert Ho Chi Minh time to Anchorage time?
Add -15h to Ho Chi Minh local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh is 6:00 PM in Anchorage (previous day).
What time is it in Anchorage right now?
Anchorage uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -15h offset from Ho Chi Minh.
What is the best time to call Anchorage from Ho Chi Minh?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -15h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh, which is 10:00 PM in Anchorage.
Which is behind, Ho Chi Minh or Anchorage?
Ho Chi Minh is 15 hours behind Anchorage. When it is 12:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh it is 9:00 PM in Anchorage.
Do Ho Chi Minh and Anchorage use different time zones?
Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the Ho Chi Minh–Anchorage difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Ho Chi Minh is not, so the -15h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Ho Chi Minh's time zone?
ICT also covers Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
Which countries use ICT, Ho Chi Minh's zone?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Is there a day difference between Ho Chi Minh and Anchorage?
Sometimes. The -15h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Ho Chi Minh already falls on the in Anchorage.
What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh and Anchorage?
Anchorage is -15h from Ho Chi Minh.
What timezone is Ho Chi Minh in?
Ho Chi Minh City operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Vietnam's economic powerhouse and a manufacturing hub, Saigon drives Southeast Asian trade.
What timezone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
What are the business hours in Ho Chi Minh?
Standard business hours in Ho Chi Minh are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ICT.
What are the business hours in Anchorage?
Standard business hours in Anchorage are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Ho Chi Minh and Anchorage?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Ho Chi Minh works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ICT and Anchorage works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST (-15h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Ho Chi Minh and Anchorage?
Ho Chi Minh uses VND (₫) while Anchorage uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Ho Chi Minh and Anchorage compare in size?
Ho Chi Minh has a population of approximately 9 million (metro: 13 million), while Anchorage has approximately 287,000 (metro: 398,000).
What are the major landmarks in Ho Chi Minh and Anchorage?
Ho Chi Minh is known for Notre-Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market. Anchorage is famous for Anchorage Museum, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Flattop Mountain.
Do Ho Chi Minh and Anchorage have stock exchanges?
Yes. Ho Chi Minh has the HOSE (Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange) and Anchorage has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -15h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use ICT (Indochina Time)?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Does ICT observe daylight saving time?
No, ICT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+07:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about ICT?
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
Which cities are in the AKST timezone?
Major cities in the AKST timezone include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
What is the UTC offset for AKST?
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is at UTC-09:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AKDT.
What should I know about the AKST timezone?
Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents. Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
When is it midnight in Ho Chi Minh, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Ho Chi Minh (ICT), it is -15h later in Anchorage (AKST).
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