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Sunrise and sunset in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 5:43 AM–6:11 AM and 5:11 PM–5:39 PM
Times are local time in Ho Chi Minh City. Current time in Ho Chi Minh City →
Sunrise and sunset in Ho Chi Minh City through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 5:45 PM | 12h 2m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 54m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:45 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 45m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 5:28 PM | 11h 38m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 5:29 PM | 11h 32m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:04 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 30m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:12 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 30m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 33m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 40m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 47m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:10 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 55m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:02 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 3m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 5:52 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 13m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:44 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 22m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:36 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 30m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:32 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 37m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:31 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 43m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:32 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 45m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:35 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 45m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:39 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 42m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:43 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 36m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:44 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 29m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 20m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:44 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 12m |
Calculated for 10.82°N, 106.63°E, including daylight saving time where Ho Chi Minh City uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Ho Chi Minh City this year
- Longest day: June 22 (12h 45m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (11h 29m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:31 AM on May 20
- Latest sunset: 6:21 PM on July 3
Questions
What time is sunrise in Ho Chi Minh City today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 5:43 AM and sets at 5:39 PM in Ho Chi Minh City, giving 11 hours 56 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Ho Chi Minh City?
The longest day in Ho Chi Minh City in 2026 is June 22, with 12 hours 45 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Ho Chi Minh City?
The shortest day in Ho Chi Minh City in 2026 is December 22, with 11 hours 29 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Ho Chi Minh City?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:31 AM on May 20, and the latest sunset is 6:21 PM on July 3. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Ho Chi Minh City?
Today, golden hour in Ho Chi Minh City is from sunrise (5:43 AM) to 6:11 AM in the morning, and from 5:11 PM to sunset (5:39 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.