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Ho Chi Minh to Bogotá

-12h

Ho Chi Minh

ICTSOURCE

Vietnam · UTC+07:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Bogotá

COT

Colombia · UTC-05:00

HH12

MM00

00:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Ho Chi Minh

Bogotá

12:00 AM

12:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

2:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

4:00 PM-1

6:00 AM

6:00 PM-1

8:00 AM

8:00 PM-1

10:00 AM

10:00 PM-1

12:00 PM

12:00 AM

2:00 PM

2:00 AM

4:00 PM

4:00 AM

6:00 PM

6:00 AM

8:00 PM

8:00 AM

10:00 PM

10:00 AM

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

ICT and COT on the World Map

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

ICT Zone

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COT 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

COT – Colombia Time

UTC-05:00

Colombia Time (COT) is the standard time for Colombia, 5 hours behind UTC.

Countries in COT

Colombia

Major Cities in COT

BogotáMedellínCaliBarranquillaCartagena

Key Facts about COT

•Colombia does not observe daylight saving time.
•COT is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00).
•Bogotá sits at 2,640m elevation, making it one of the highest capital cities.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC-05:00 year-round

Learn more about COT on Wikipedia

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.

Learn more about ICT timezone →

Everything You Need to Know About Ho Chi Minh and Bogotá Time

Ho Chi Minh runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Bogotá runs on Colombia Standard Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. That puts Ho Chi Minh 12 hours behind Bogotá — a difference of -12h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh it is 9:00 PM in Bogotá on the previous day. Midnight in Ho Chi Minh is 12:00 PM in Bogotá. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Ho Chi Minh to Bogotá time conversion table

Ho Chi Minh (ICT)	Bogotá (COT)	Day
12:00 AM	12:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	6:00 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	7:00 PM	previous day
8:00 AM	8:00 PM	previous day
9:00 AM	9:00 PM	previous day
12:00 PM	12:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	3:00 AM	same day
5:00 PM	5:00 AM	same day
6:00 PM	6:00 AM	same day
9:00 PM	9:00 AM	same day

Why people convert Ho Chi Minh to Bogotá time

Scheduling a call from Ho Chi Minh to Bogotá: a 10:00 AM start in Ho Chi Minh lands at 10:00 PM in Bogotá the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -12h gap: Ho Chi Minh and Bogotá 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 Bogotá is 9:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh.
Watching a live event or market open: Ho Chi Minh viewers need 9:00 PM in Bogotá to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 12:00 PM if the event is anchored to Ho Chi Minh.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -12h gap is not.
With a -12h 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 Bogotá does.

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 COT (Colombia Time)

Colombia Time (COT) is used throughout Colombia. Colombia does not observe daylight saving time. COT shares the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00). Bogotá, the capital, is one of the largest cities in South America.

Best time to call between Ho Chi Minh and Bogotá

With a -12h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Bogotá opens at 9:00 AM COT, which is 9:00 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 Bogotá have no shared working hours because of the -12h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Ho Chi Minh is 12 hours behind Bogotá (ICT UTC+07:00 → COT UTC-05:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

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

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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 Ho Chi Minh and Bogotá?

Ho Chi Minh (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 12 hours behind Bogotá (COT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -12h.

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

Add -12h to Ho Chi Minh local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh is 9:00 PM in Bogotá (previous day).

What time is it in Bogotá right now?

Bogotá uses COT at UTC-05:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -12h offset from Ho Chi Minh.

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

There is no shared working-hours window because of the -12h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh, which is 1:00 AM in Bogotá.

Which is behind, Ho Chi Minh or Bogotá?

Ho Chi Minh is 12 hours behind Bogotá. When it is 12:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh it is 12:00 AM in Bogotá.

Do Ho Chi Minh and Bogotá use different time zones?

Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Bogotá (Colombia) uses COT at UTC-05:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh and America/Bogota.

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

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -12h offset between Ho Chi Minh and Bogotá is fixed all year.

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 Bogotá?

Sometimes. The -12h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Ho Chi Minh already falls on the in Bogotá.

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

Bogotá is -12h 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.