Ho Chi Minh to Denver
-13hHo Chi Minh
ICTSOURCEDenver
MDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and MDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and MDT (Mountain 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.
MST – Mountain Standard Time
UTC-07:00Mountain Standard Time (MST) is the time zone for the Mountain region of North America, 7 hours behind UTC.
- •Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round.
- •The Navajo Nation in Arizona does observe DST, unlike the rest of the state.
- •Denver, the 'Mile High City', is the largest city fully in MST.
- •MST covers 6 US states entirely and parts of several others.
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 Denver
WikipediaDenver operates on Mountain Time (MST/MDT), 2 hours behind New York. As a tech and aerospace hub, Denver bridges West Coast and Central US business hours.
Denver International Airport is the largest airport in North America by land area.
Everything You Need to Know About Ho Chi Minh and Denver Time
Ho Chi Minh runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Denver runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Ho Chi Minh 13 hours behind Denver — a difference of -13h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh it is 8:00 PM in Denver on the previous day. Midnight in Ho Chi Minh is 11:00 AM in Denver.Denver 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 Denver time conversion table
| Ho Chi Minh (ICT) | Denver (MDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Ho Chi Minh to Denver time
- Scheduling a call from Ho Chi Minh to Denver: a 10:00 AM start in Ho Chi Minh lands at 9:00 PM in Denver the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -13h gap: Ho Chi Minh and Denver 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 Denver is 8:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh.
- Watching a live event or market open: Ho Chi Minh viewers need 8:00 PM in Denver to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 1:00 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 -13h gap is not.
- With a -13h 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 Denver does.
- Denver: 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 MST (Mountain Standard Time)
Mountain Standard Time (MST) covers the Rocky Mountain region of the United States and Canada. Arizona is notable for not observing daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round (except the Navajo Nation). The time zone includes major cities like Denver, Phoenix, Calgary, and Salt Lake City. During summer, most areas switch to Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC-06:00).
Best time to call between Ho Chi Minh and Denver
With a -13h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Denver opens at 9:00 AM MDT, which is 8:00 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 Denver have no shared working hours because of the -13h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Ho Chi Minh is 13 hours behind Denver (ICT UTC+07:00 → MDT UTC-06:00). 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
Denver
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00
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 Denver?
Ho Chi Minh (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 13 hours behind Denver (MDT, UTC-06:00). The gap is currently -13h.
How do I convert Ho Chi Minh time to Denver time?
Add -13h to Ho Chi Minh local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh is 8:00 PM in Denver (previous day).
What time is it in Denver right now?
Denver uses MDT at UTC-06:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -13h offset from Ho Chi Minh.
What is the best time to call Denver from Ho Chi Minh?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -13h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh, which is 12:00 AM in Denver.
Which is behind, Ho Chi Minh or Denver?
Ho Chi Minh is 13 hours behind Denver. When it is 12:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh it is 11:00 PM in Denver.
Do Ho Chi Minh and Denver use different time zones?
Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Denver (USA) uses MDT at UTC-06:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh and America/Denver.
Does daylight saving time affect the Ho Chi Minh–Denver difference?
Yes at the moment: Denver is on daylight saving time and Ho Chi Minh is not, so the -13h 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 Denver?
Sometimes. The -13h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Ho Chi Minh already falls on the in Denver.
What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh and Denver?
Denver is -13h 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 Denver in?
Denver operates on Mountain Time (MST/MDT), 2 hours behind New York. As a tech and aerospace hub, Denver bridges West Coast and Central US business hours.
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 Denver?
Standard business hours in Denver are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Ho Chi Minh and Denver?
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 Denver works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST (-13h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Ho Chi Minh and Denver?
Ho Chi Minh uses VND (₫) while Denver uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Ho Chi Minh and Denver compare in size?
Ho Chi Minh has a population of approximately 9 million (metro: 13 million), while Denver has approximately 715,000 (metro: 2.9 million).
What are the major landmarks in Ho Chi Minh and Denver?
Ho Chi Minh is known for Notre-Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market. Denver is famous for Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Art Museum, Union Station.
Do Ho Chi Minh and Denver have stock exchanges?
Yes. Ho Chi Minh has the HOSE (Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange) and Denver has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -13h 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 MST timezone?
Major cities in the MST timezone include Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Calgary, Edmonton, Albuquerque, El Paso, Tucson.
What is the UTC offset for MST?
Mountain Standard Time (MST) is at UTC-07:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to MDT.
What should I know about the MST timezone?
Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round. The Navajo Nation in Arizona does observe DST, unlike the rest of the state.
When is it midnight in Ho Chi Minh, what time is it in Denver?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Ho Chi Minh (ICT), it is -13h later in Denver (MST).
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