Lisbon to Ho Chi Minh
+6hLisbon
WESTSOURCEHo Chi Minh
ICTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WEST and ICT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WEST (Western European Time) and ICT (Indochina Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Time Conversion Guide: Lisbon to Ho Chi Minh
Lisbon runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Ho Chi Minh runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. That puts Lisbon 6 hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh — a difference of +6h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Lisbon it is 3:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh. Midnight in Lisbon is 6:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh.Lisbon observes daylight saving time while Ho Chi Minh does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Lisbon to Ho Chi Minh time conversion table
| Lisbon (WEST) | Ho Chi Minh (ICT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Lisbon to Ho Chi Minh time
- Scheduling a call from Lisbon to Ho Chi Minh: a 10:00 AM start in Lisbon lands at 4:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Lisbon and Ho Chi Minh are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM WEST time (3:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Lisbon viewers need 3:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 6:00 PM if the event is anchored to Lisbon.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +6h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–11:00 AM WEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Lisbon and need Ho Chi Minh colleagues present.
- Lisbon: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +6h gap.
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).
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 Lisbon and Ho Chi Minh
Both Lisbon and Ho Chi Minh sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–11:00 AM WEST, which is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Lisbon and Ho Chi Minh overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Lisbon is 6 hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh (WEST UTC+01:00 → ICT UTC+07:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM WEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Lisbon
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Ho Chi Minh
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lisbon and Ho Chi Minh?
Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01:00) is 6 hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh (ICT, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently +6h.
How do I convert Lisbon time to Ho Chi Minh time?
Add +6h to Lisbon local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Lisbon is 3:00 PM 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 +6h offset from Lisbon.
What is the best time to call Ho Chi Minh from Lisbon?
Call between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM WEST — that maps to 3:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Lisbon or Ho Chi Minh?
Lisbon is 6 hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh. When it is 12:00 PM in Lisbon it is 6:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh.
Do Lisbon and Ho Chi Minh use different time zones?
Lisbon (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00, while Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) uses ICT at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Lisbon and Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh.
Does daylight saving time affect the Lisbon–Ho Chi Minh 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 Lisbon's time zone?
WEST also covers Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
Which countries use WEST, Lisbon's zone?
WEST is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Is there a day difference between Lisbon and Ho Chi Minh?
Not normally. The +6h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Lisbon and Ho Chi Minh?
Ho Chi Minh is +6h from Lisbon.
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 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 Lisbon?
Standard business hours in Lisbon are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET.
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 Lisbon and Ho Chi Minh?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Lisbon works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET and Ho Chi Minh works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ICT (+6h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Lisbon and Ho Chi Minh?
Lisbon uses EUR (€) while Ho Chi Minh uses VND (₫). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Lisbon and Ho Chi Minh compare in size?
Lisbon has a population of approximately 545,000 (metro: 2.9 million), while Ho Chi Minh has approximately 9 million (metro: 13 million).
What are the major landmarks in Lisbon and Ho Chi Minh?
Lisbon is known for Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, São Jorge Castle. Ho Chi Minh is famous for Notre-Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market.
Do Lisbon and Ho Chi Minh have stock exchanges?
Yes. Lisbon has the Euronext Lisbon and Ho Chi Minh has the HOSE (Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange). The +6h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use WET (Western European Time)?
WET is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Does WET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, WET switches to WEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about WET?
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).
Which cities are in the ICT timezone?
Major cities in the ICT timezone include Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
What is the UTC offset for ICT?
Indochina Time (ICT) is at UTC+07:00.
What should I know about the ICT timezone?
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
When is it midnight in Lisbon, what time is it in Ho Chi Minh?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Lisbon (WET), it is +6h later in Ho Chi Minh (ICT).
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