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