Ho Chi Minh to Lisbon
-6hHo Chi Minh
ICTSOURCELisbon
WESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and WEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and WEST (Western European 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.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
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 Lisbon
WikipediaLisbon operates on Western European Time (WET/WEST), same as London. As Portugal's capital and an emerging tech hub, Lisbon bridges European and Atlantic time zones.
Lisbon has 300 days of sunshine per year and is a major startup hub in Europe.
Time Conversion Guide: Ho Chi Minh to Lisbon
Ho Chi Minh runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Lisbon runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Ho Chi Minh 6 hours behind Lisbon — a difference of -6h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh it is 3:00 AM in Lisbon. Midnight in Ho Chi Minh is 6:00 PM in Lisbon.Lisbon 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 Lisbon time conversion table
| Ho Chi Minh (ICT) | Lisbon (WEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Ho Chi Minh to Lisbon time
- Scheduling a call from Ho Chi Minh to Lisbon: a 10:00 AM start in Ho Chi Minh lands at 4:00 AM in Lisbon, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Ho Chi Minh and Lisbon are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT time (9:00 AM–11:00 AM WEST). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh is 2:00 PM in Lisbon makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -6h gap is not.
- Block 3:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Ho Chi Minh and need Lisbon colleagues present.
- Lisbon: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 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 WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
Best time to call between Ho Chi Minh and Lisbon
Both Ho Chi Minh and Lisbon sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 3:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT, which is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM WEST. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Ho Chi Minh and Lisbon overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Ho Chi Minh is 6 hours behind Lisbon (ICT UTC+07:00 → WEST UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Ho Chi Minh
Does not observe DST
Lisbon
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh and Lisbon?
Ho Chi Minh (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 6 hours behind Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -6h.
How do I convert Ho Chi Minh time to Lisbon time?
Add -6h to Ho Chi Minh local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh is 3:00 AM in Lisbon.
What time is it in Lisbon right now?
Lisbon uses WEST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -6h offset from Ho Chi Minh.
What is the best time to call Lisbon from Ho Chi Minh?
Call between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT — that maps to 9:00 AM–11:00 AM WEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Ho Chi Minh or Lisbon?
Ho Chi Minh is 6 hours behind Lisbon. When it is 12:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh it is 6:00 AM in Lisbon.
Do Ho Chi Minh and Lisbon use different time zones?
Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Lisbon (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh and Europe/Lisbon.
Does daylight saving time affect the Ho Chi Minh–Lisbon difference?
Yes at the moment: Lisbon is on daylight saving time and Ho Chi Minh is not, so the -6h 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 Lisbon?
Not normally. The -6h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh and Lisbon?
Lisbon is -6h 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 Lisbon in?
Lisbon operates on Western European Time (WET/WEST), same as London. As Portugal's capital and an emerging tech hub, Lisbon bridges European and Atlantic time zones.
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 Lisbon?
Standard business hours in Lisbon are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Ho Chi Minh and Lisbon?
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 Lisbon works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET (-6h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Ho Chi Minh and Lisbon?
Ho Chi Minh uses VND (₫) while Lisbon uses EUR (€). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Ho Chi Minh and Lisbon compare in size?
Ho Chi Minh has a population of approximately 9 million (metro: 13 million), while Lisbon has approximately 545,000 (metro: 2.9 million).
What are the major landmarks in Ho Chi Minh and Lisbon?
Ho Chi Minh is known for Notre-Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market. Lisbon is famous for Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, São Jorge Castle.
Do Ho Chi Minh and Lisbon have stock exchanges?
Yes. Ho Chi Minh has the HOSE (Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange) and Lisbon has the Euronext Lisbon. The -6h 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 WET timezone?
Major cities in the WET timezone include Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
What is the UTC offset for WET?
Western European Time (WET) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to WEST.
What should I know about the WET timezone?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
When is it midnight in Ho Chi Minh, what time is it in Lisbon?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Ho Chi Minh (ICT), it is -6h later in Lisbon (WET).
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