Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh
+14hLos Angeles
PDTSOURCEHo Chi Minh
ICTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PDT and ICT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PDT (Pacific Standard Time) and ICT (Indochina Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
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 Los Angeles
WikipediaLos Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, home to Hollywood and major film studios.
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.
Comparing Time Zones: Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh
Los Angeles runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Ho Chi Minh runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. That puts Los Angeles 14 hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh — a difference of +14h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles it is 11:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh. Midnight in Los Angeles is 2:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh.Los Angeles observes daylight saving time while Ho Chi Minh does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh time conversion table
| Los Angeles (PDT) | Ho Chi Minh (ICT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh time
- Scheduling a call from Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh: a 10:00 AM start in Los Angeles lands at 12:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +14h gap: Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh 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 Ho Chi Minh is 11:00 PM in Los Angeles.
- Watching a live event or market open: Los Angeles viewers need 11:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 10:00 AM if the event is anchored to Los Angeles.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +14h gap is not.
- With a +14h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Los Angeles takes the early slot, the next week Ho Chi Minh does.
- Los Angeles: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +14h gap.
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
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 Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh
With a +14h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Ho Chi Minh opens at 9:00 AM ICT, which is 11:00 PM in Los Angeles, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh have no shared working hours because of the +14h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Los Angeles is 14 hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh (PDT UTC-07:00 → ICT UTC+07:00). 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
Los Angeles
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Ho Chi Minh
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh?
Los Angeles (PDT, UTC-07:00) is 14 hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh (ICT, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently +14h.
How do I convert Los Angeles time to Ho Chi Minh time?
Add +14h to Los Angeles local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 11:00 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 +14h offset from Los Angeles.
What is the best time to call Ho Chi Minh from Los Angeles?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +14h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Los Angeles, which is 3:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh.
Which is ahead, Los Angeles or Ho Chi Minh?
Los Angeles is 14 hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh. When it is 12:00 PM in Los Angeles it is 2:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh.
Do Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh use different time zones?
Los Angeles (USA) uses PDT at UTC-07:00, while Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) uses ICT at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Los_Angeles and Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh.
Does daylight saving time affect the Los Angeles–Ho Chi Minh difference?
Yes at the moment: Los Angeles is on daylight saving time and Ho Chi Minh is not, so the +14h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Los Angeles's time zone?
PDT also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento and 2 more.
Which countries use PDT, Los Angeles's zone?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh?
Sometimes. The +14h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Los Angeles already falls on the next day in Ho Chi Minh.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh?
Ho Chi Minh is +14h from Los Angeles.
What timezone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
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 Los Angeles?
Standard business hours in Los Angeles are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
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 Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Los Angeles works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST and Ho Chi Minh works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ICT (+14h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh?
Los Angeles uses USD ($) while Ho Chi Minh uses VND (₫). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh compare in size?
Los Angeles has a population of approximately 4 million (metro: 13.2 million), while Ho Chi Minh has approximately 9 million (metro: 13 million).
What are the major landmarks in Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh?
Los Angeles is known for Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica Pier, Griffith Observatory. Ho Chi Minh is famous for Notre-Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market.
Do Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh have stock exchanges?
Yes. Los Angeles has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ) and Ho Chi Minh has the HOSE (Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange). The +14h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use PST (Pacific Standard Time)?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PST switches to PDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PST?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
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 Los Angeles, what time is it in Ho Chi Minh?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Los Angeles (PST), it is +14h later in Ho Chi Minh (ICT).
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