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Manila to Ho Chi Minh

-1h

Manila

PHTSOURCE

Philippines · UTC+08:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Ho Chi Minh

ICT

Vietnam · UTC+07:00

HH11

MM00

11:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Manila

Ho Chi Minh

12:00 AM

11:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

1:00 AM

4:00 AM

3:00 AM

6:00 AM

5:00 AM

8:00 AM

7:00 AM

10:00 AM

9:00 AM

12:00 PM

11:00 AM

2:00 PM

1:00 PM

4:00 PM

3:00 PM

6:00 PM

5:00 PM

8:00 PM

7:00 PM

10:00 PM

9:00 PM

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

PHT and ICT on the World Map

The map below highlights the PHT (Philippine Time) and ICT (Indochina Time) timezone regions across the globe.

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ICT Zone

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PHT – Philippine Time

UTC+08:00

Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for the Philippines, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in PHT

Philippines

Major Cities in PHT

ManilaQuezon CityDavao CityCebu CityZamboanga

Key Facts about PHT

•Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year.
•PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
•Manila is one of the largest outsourcing hubs in the world.
•The Philippines spans one time zone despite being an archipelago of over 7,600 islands.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round

Learn more about PHT on Wikipedia

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

About Manila

Wikipedia

Manila operates on Philippine Time (PHT), UTC+8. As a major BPO hub, Manila time coordinates with US client hours for customer support operations.

Population:1.8 million

Metro:14.4 million

Business Hours:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT

Currency:PHP (₱)

Stock Exchange:PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

IntramurosRizal ParkManila Ocean ParkSan Agustin ChurchManila Cathedral

Did You Know?

Manila is the most densely populated city in the world.

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About Ho Chi Minh

Wikipedia

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.

Population:9 million

Metro:13 million

Business Hours:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ICT

Currency:VND (₫)

Stock Exchange:HOSE (Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Notre-Dame CathedralWar Remnants MuseumBen Thanh MarketIndependence PalaceCu Chi Tunnels

Did You Know?

The city has over 5 million motorbikes, outnumbering cars significantly.

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Manila to Ho Chi Minh Time Difference – Complete Guide

Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. Ho Chi Minh runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. That puts Manila 1 hour behind Ho Chi Minh — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Manila it is 8:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh. Midnight in Manila is 11:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Manila to Ho Chi Minh time conversion table

Manila (PHT)	Ho Chi Minh (ICT)	Day
12:00 AM	11:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	5:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	6:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	7:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	8:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	11:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	2:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	4:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	5:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	8:00 PM	same day

Why people convert Manila to Ho Chi Minh time

Scheduling a call from Manila to Ho Chi Minh: a 10:00 AM start in Manila lands at 9:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Manila and Ho Chi Minh are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM PHT time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Manila is 7:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PHT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Manila and need Ho Chi Minh colleagues present.

About PHT (Philippine Time)

Philippine Time (PHT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year. The Philippines has not observed daylight saving time since 1978, apart from a brief trial in 1990. PHT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Hong Kong Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time and Australian Western Standard Time, which makes Manila a convenient bridge for scheduling across East and Southeast Asia. As one of the world's largest centres for business process outsourcing, Manila keeps overlapping hours with both Australia and, on early shifts, the United States, and its contact-centre schedules are usually planned around Manila 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.

Best time to call between Manila and Ho Chi Minh

Both Manila and Ho Chi Minh sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Manila and Ho Chi Minh share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Manila is 1 hour behind Ho Chi Minh (PHT UTC+08:00 → ICT UTC+07:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

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History of Timekeeping

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How Time Zones Work

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Manila and Ho Chi Minh?

Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00) is 1 hour behind Ho Chi Minh (ICT, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently -1h.

How do I convert Manila time to Ho Chi Minh time?

Add -1h to Manila local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Manila is 8:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh.

What time is it in Ho Chi Minh right now?

Ho Chi Minh uses ICT at UTC+07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h offset from Manila.

What is the best time to call Ho Chi Minh from Manila?

Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM PHT — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Manila or Ho Chi Minh?

Manila is 1 hour behind Ho Chi Minh. When it is 12:00 PM in Manila it is 11:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh.

Do Manila and Ho Chi Minh use different time zones?

Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) uses ICT at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh.

Does daylight saving time affect the Manila–Ho Chi Minh difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between Manila and Ho Chi Minh is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Manila's time zone?

PHT also covers Manila, Quezon City, Davao City, Cebu City, Zamboanga.

Which countries use PHT, Manila's zone?

PHT is used in Philippines.

Is there a day difference between Manila and Ho Chi Minh?

Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Manila and Ho Chi Minh?

Ho Chi Minh is -1h from Manila.

What timezone is Manila in?

Manila operates on Philippine Time (PHT), UTC+8. As a major BPO hub, Manila time coordinates with US client hours for customer support operations.

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 are the business hours in Manila?

Standard business hours in Manila are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT.

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 is the best time to schedule a call between Manila and Ho Chi Minh?

The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT and Ho Chi Minh works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ICT (-1h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.

What currencies are used in Manila and Ho Chi Minh?

Manila uses PHP (₱) while Ho Chi Minh uses VND (₫). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.

How do Manila and Ho Chi Minh compare in size?

Manila has a population of approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million), while Ho Chi Minh has approximately 9 million (metro: 13 million).

What are the major landmarks in Manila and Ho Chi Minh?

Manila is known for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park. Ho Chi Minh is famous for Notre-Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market.

Do Manila and Ho Chi Minh have stock exchanges?

Yes. Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange) and Ho Chi Minh has the HOSE (Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange). The -1h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.

Which countries use PHT (Philippine Time)?

PHT is used in Philippines.

Does PHT observe daylight saving time?

No, PHT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.

What are some interesting facts about PHT?

Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year. PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.