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Ho Chi Minh to Edmonton

-13h

Ho Chi Minh

ICTSOURCE

Vietnam · UTC+07:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Edmonton

MDT

Canada · UTC-06:00☀ DST active

HH11

MM00

(previous day)23:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Ho Chi Minh

Edmonton

12:00 AM

11:00 AM-1

2:00 AM

1:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

3:00 PM-1

6:00 AM

5:00 PM-1

8:00 AM

7:00 PM-1

10:00 AM

9:00 PM-1

12:00 PM

11:00 PM-1

2:00 PM

1:00 AM

4:00 PM

3:00 AM

6:00 PM

5:00 AM

8:00 PM

7:00 AM

10:00 PM

9:00 AM

Green 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 Zone

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MDT 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

MST – Mountain Standard Time

UTC-07:00

Mountain Standard Time (MST) is the time zone for the Mountain region of North America, 7 hours behind UTC.

Countries in MST

United States (Mountain)Canada (Alberta)Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora)

Major Cities in MST

DenverPhoenixSalt Lake CityCalgaryEdmontonAlbuquerqueEl PasoTucsonBoiseCiudad Juárez

Key Facts about MST

•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.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to MDT

Learn more about MST 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.

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About Edmonton

Wikipedia

Edmonton operates on Mountain Time (MST/MDT), same as Denver. As Alberta's capital and an energy hub, Edmonton time aligns with Western Canadian markets.

Population:1 million

Metro:1.4 million

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

Currency:CAD (C$)

Stock Exchange:N/A (Uses TSX)

Key Landmarks

West Edmonton MallFort Edmonton ParkArt Gallery of AlbertaMuttart ConservatoryRiver Valley

Did You Know?

The city has the most extensive urban parkland in North America.

Learn more about MDT timezone →

Comparing Time Zones: Ho Chi Minh and Edmonton

Ho Chi Minh runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Edmonton runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Ho Chi Minh 13 hours behind Edmonton — 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 Edmonton on the previous day. Midnight in Ho Chi Minh is 11:00 AM in Edmonton.Edmonton 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 Edmonton time conversion table

Ho Chi Minh (ICT)	Edmonton (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 Edmonton time

Scheduling a call from Ho Chi Minh to Edmonton: a 10:00 AM start in Ho Chi Minh lands at 9:00 PM in Edmonton the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -13h gap: Ho Chi Minh and Edmonton 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 Edmonton is 8:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh.
Coordinating a Ho Chi Minh-based team with Edmonton 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 -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 Edmonton does.
Edmonton: 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 Edmonton

With a -13h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Edmonton 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton (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

Edmonton

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Learn More About Time

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

⏳

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 Edmonton?

Ho Chi Minh (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 13 hours behind Edmonton (MDT, UTC-06:00). The gap is currently -13h.

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

Add -13h to Ho Chi Minh local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh is 8:00 PM in Edmonton (previous day).

What time is it in Edmonton right now?

Edmonton 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton.

Which is behind, Ho Chi Minh or Edmonton?

Ho Chi Minh is 13 hours behind Edmonton. When it is 12:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh it is 11:00 PM in Edmonton.

Do Ho Chi Minh and Edmonton use different time zones?

Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Edmonton (Canada) uses MDT at UTC-06:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh and America/Edmonton.

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

Yes at the moment: Edmonton 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 Edmonton?

Sometimes. The -13h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Ho Chi Minh already falls on the in Edmonton.

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

Edmonton 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 Edmonton in?

Edmonton operates on Mountain Time (MST/MDT), same as Denver. As Alberta's capital and an energy hub, Edmonton time aligns with Western Canadian markets.

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 Edmonton?

Standard business hours in Edmonton are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST.

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

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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton?

Ho Chi Minh uses VND (₫) while Edmonton uses CAD (C$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.

How do Ho Chi Minh and Edmonton compare in size?

Ho Chi Minh has a population of approximately 9 million (metro: 13 million), while Edmonton has approximately 1 million (metro: 1.4 million).

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

Ho Chi Minh is known for Notre-Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market. Edmonton is famous for West Edmonton Mall, Fort Edmonton Park, Art Gallery of Alberta.

Do Ho Chi Minh and Edmonton have stock exchanges?

Yes. Ho Chi Minh has the HOSE (Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange) and Edmonton has the N/A (Uses TSX). 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.