Sunrise & sunset times in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:31 and sets at 18:16 in Ho Chi Minh City. All times are shown in the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh timezone.
Today in Ho Chi Minh City
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Ho Chi Minh City today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Ho Chi Minh City when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Ho Chi Minh City (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Ho Chi Minh City’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:16 | 17:49 | 12:02 | 11h 33m |
| February | 06:14 | 18:01 | 12:07 | 11h 47m |
| March | 06:00 | 18:04 | 12:02 | 12h 03m |
| April | 05:42 | 18:04 | 11:53 | 12h 21m |
| May | 05:31 | 18:08 | 11:49 | 12h 37m |
| June | 05:31 | 18:16 | 11:53 | 12h 45m |
| July | 05:38 | 18:20 | 11:59 | 12h 41m |
| August | 05:43 | 18:12 | 11:58 | 12h 28m |
| September | 05:43 | 17:54 | 11:48 | 12h 11m |
| October | 05:42 | 17:36 | 11:39 | 11h 53m |
| November | 05:48 | 17:26 | 11:38 | 11h 37m |
| December | 06:03 | 17:33 | 11:48 | 11h 29m |
Solar year in Ho Chi Minh City (2026)
Day length in Ho Chi Minh City swings by 1h 16m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Ho Chi Minh City
Longest day in Ho Chi Minh City: 12h 38m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 22m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 38m.
Moon tonight in Ho Chi Minh City
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Ho Chi Minh City today?▼
The sun rises at 05:31 Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam today.
What time is sunset in Ho Chi Minh City today?▼
The sun sets at 18:16 Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh in Ho Chi Minh City today.
How long is the day in Ho Chi Minh City today?▼
Daylight in Ho Chi Minh City today lasts 12 hours and 45 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Ho Chi Minh City?▼
The morning golden hour in Ho Chi Minh City runs from 05:08 to 06:01, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:46 to 18:39.
What is the timezone of Ho Chi Minh City?▼
Ho Chi Minh City uses the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Ho Chi Minh City?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City is 21 June 2026, with 12h 46m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Ho Chi Minh City?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City is 22 December 2026, with 11h 30m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Ho Chi Minh City?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Ho Chi Minh City swings by 1h 16m.