Time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and San José
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- Time difference
- Ho Chi Minh City is 13 hours ahead
- Changes with DST
- No
- Day difference
- Same day
- Typical workday overlap (9am–6pm)
- None
| Ho Chi Minh City | San José |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 11:00-1 |
| 01:00 | 12:00-1 |
| 02:00 | 13:00-1 |
| 03:00 | 14:00-1 |
| 04:00 | 15:00-1 |
| 05:00 | 16:00-1 |
| 06:00 | 17:00-1 |
| 07:00 | 18:00-1 |
| 08:00 | 19:00-1 |
| 09:00 | 20:00-1 |
| 10:00 | 21:00-1 |
| 11:00 | 22:00-1 |
| 12:00 | 23:00-1 |
| 13:00 | 00:00 |
| 14:00 | 01:00 |
| 15:00 | 02:00 |
| 16:00 | 03:00 |
| 17:00 | 04:00 |
| 18:00 | 05:00 |
| 19:00 | 06:00 |
| 20:00 | 07:00 |
| 21:00 | 08:00 |
| 22:00 | 09:00 |
| 23:00 | 10:00 |
How the time difference changes over the next 12 months
Ho Chi Minh City is 13 hours ahead of San José. The difference stays the same all year, because neither Ho Chi Minh City nor San José changes its clocks.
Working hours
With a 9:00 AM–6:00 PM working day in both places, there are no shared hours: 9:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh City is 8:00 PM in San José.
From midnight to 1:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City, it is still the previous day in San José.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and San José?
- Ho Chi Minh City is 13 hours ahead of San José.
- Does the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and San José change during the year?
- No. The difference stays the same all year, because neither Ho Chi Minh City nor San José changes its clocks.