Time Difference: Chicago vs Ho Chi Minh City
Chicago
11:08:39 AM CST
Friday, November 13, 2026
13h
13h
Ho Chi Minh City
12:08:39 AM ICT
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Ho Chi Minh City is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
Quick Reference
- Chicago
- CST (GMT-6)
CDT starts on Mar 14, 2027
- Ho Chi Minh City
- ICT (GMT+7)
No Daylight Saving Time
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Chicago and Ho Chi Minh City?
- Ho Chi Minh City is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
- When is the best time to call from Chicago to Ho Chi Minh City?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Chicago uses CST and Ho Chi Minh City uses ICT.