JST to Ho Chi Minh City Time Converter
ICT is 2 hours behind JST. 9:00 AM JST = 7:00 AM ICT.
ICT is 2 hours behind JST. To convert JST to Ho Chi Minh City Time, subtract 2 hours from the JST time: 9:00 AM JST = 7:00 AM ICT.
JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan. Ho Chi Minh City Time (Ho Chi Minh City time) is used in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
JST to Ho Chi Minh City Time time conversion table
JST to Ho Chi Minh City Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| JST | Ho Chi Minh City Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM JST | 10:00 PM ICT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM JST | 11:00 PM ICT | previous day |
| 2:00 AM JST | 12:00 AM ICT | night |
| 3:00 AM JST | 1:00 AM ICT | night |
| 4:00 AM JST | 2:00 AM ICT | night |
| 5:00 AM JST | 3:00 AM ICT | night |
| 6:00 AM JST | 4:00 AM ICT | night |
| 7:00 AM JST | 5:00 AM ICT | night |
| 8:00 AM JST | 6:00 AM ICT | — |
| 9:00 AM JST | 7:00 AM ICT | — |
| 10:00 AM JST | 8:00 AM ICT | — |
| 11:00 AM JST | 9:00 AM ICT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM JST | 10:00 AM ICT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM JST | 11:00 AM ICT | work hours |
| 2:00 PM JST | 12:00 PM ICT | work hours |
| 3:00 PM JST | 1:00 PM ICT | work hours |
| 4:00 PM JST | 2:00 PM ICT | work hours |
| 5:00 PM JST | 3:00 PM ICT | — |
| 6:00 PM JST | 4:00 PM ICT | — |
| 7:00 PM JST | 5:00 PM ICT | — |
| 8:00 PM JST | 6:00 PM ICT | — |
| 9:00 PM JST | 7:00 PM ICT | — |
| 10:00 PM JST | 8:00 PM ICT | — |
| 11:00 PM JST | 9:00 PM ICT | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert JST to Ho Chi Minh City Time
Subtract 2 hours from the JST time to get Ho Chi Minh City Time.
Example: 9:00 AM JST = 7:00 AM ICT.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM JST = 11:00 PM ICT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between JST and Ho Chi Minh City Time
The time difference between JST and Ho Chi Minh City Time is 2 hours all year – ICT is behind JST.
JST and Ho Chi Minh City Time during daylight saving time
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 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 JST and Ho Chi Minh City Time
JST and Ho Chi Minh City Time share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM JST lands between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM ICT, inside working hours for both.
JST to Ho Chi Minh City Time FAQ
What is the time difference between JST and Ho Chi Minh City Time?
ICT is 2 hours behind JST all year. 9:00 AM JST = 7:00 AM ICT.
What is 9 AM JST in Ho Chi Minh City Time?
9:00 AM JST is 7:00 AM ICT.
What is 12 PM (noon) JST in Ho Chi Minh City Time?
12:00 PM JST is 10:00 AM ICT.
Is Ho Chi Minh City Time ahead of or behind JST?
ICT is 2 hours behind JST, so it is earlier in Ho Chi Minh City Time than in JST.
Does JST change for daylight saving time?
No. JST 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 JST and Ho Chi Minh City Time?
JST and Ho Chi Minh City Time share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM JST lands between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM ICT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.