Ho Chi Minh City Time to IST Converter
IST is 1 hour 30 minutes behind ICT. 9:00 AM ICT = 7:30 AM IST.
IST is 1 hour 30 minutes behind ICT. To convert Ho Chi Minh City Time to IST, subtract 1 hour 30 minutes from the Ho Chi Minh City Time time: 9:00 AM ICT = 7:30 AM IST.
Ho Chi Minh City Time (Ho Chi Minh City time) is used in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time).
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
Ho Chi Minh City Time to IST time conversion table
Ho Chi Minh City Time to IST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Ho Chi Minh City Time | IST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:30 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 11:30 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| Ho Chi Minh City Time | IST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| Ho Chi Minh City Time | IST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
Conversion table from Ho Chi Minh City Time to IST for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in IST, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Ho Chi Minh City Time to IST
Subtract 1 hour 30 minutes from the Ho Chi Minh City Time time to get IST.
Example: 9:00 AM ICT = 7:30 AM IST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM ICT = 11:30 PM IST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Ho Chi Minh City Time and IST
The time difference between Ho Chi Minh City Time and IST is 1 hour 30 minutes all year – IST is behind ICT.
Ho Chi Minh City Time and IST during daylight saving time
- Ho Chi Minh City Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+7 all year.
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between Ho Chi Minh City Time and IST
Ho Chi Minh City Time and IST share 6 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM ICT lands between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
Ho Chi Minh City Time to IST FAQ
What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City Time and IST?
IST is 1 hour 30 minutes behind ICT all year. 9:00 AM ICT = 7:30 AM IST.
What is 9 AM Ho Chi Minh City Time in IST?
9:00 AM ICT is 7:30 AM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) Ho Chi Minh City Time in IST?
12:00 PM ICT is 10:30 AM IST.
Is IST ahead of or behind Ho Chi Minh City Time?
IST is 1 hour 30 minutes behind ICT, so it is earlier in IST than in Ho Chi Minh City Time.
Does Ho Chi Minh City Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Ho Chi Minh City Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does IST change for daylight saving time?
No. IST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between Ho Chi Minh City Time and IST?
Ho Chi Minh City Time and IST share 6 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM ICT lands between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.