Offset
The time difference between Lagos and Ho Chi Minh City is 6 hours.
Lagos (WAT) is behind Ho Chi Minh City (ICT).
WAT: UTC+1
ICT: UTC+7
Neither Lagos nor Ho Chi Minh City is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–11 AM in Lagos (3 PM–5 PM in Ho Chi Minh City).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Lagos (4:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Nigeria
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Children's DayWed, May 27
- Democracy DayFri, Jun 12
- National DayThu, Oct 1
- National Youth DaySun, Nov 1
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DayMon, Dec 28
Vietnam
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Reunification DayThu, Apr 30
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- National DayWed, Sep 2
About these zones
Lagos uses West Africa Time (WAT). To call Nigeria, dial +234.
Ho Chi Minh City uses Indochina Time (ICT). To call Vietnam, dial +84.
Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 7,050 miles east of Lagos.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Lagos | Ho Chi Minh City | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Lagos nor Ho Chi Minh City observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:32 AM
- Sunset
- 7:01 PM
- Day length
- 12h 29m
- Sunrise
- 5:31 AM
- Sunset
- 6:16 PM
- Day length
- 12h 45m
Cities in these zones
Other cities in West Africa Time
Other cities in Indochina Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in West Africa Time
- LOS
- KAN
- IBA
- ABV
- PHC
- KAD
- BNI
- ABB
Airports in Indochina Time
- SGN
- VCA
- DAD
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Lagos in Ho Chi Minh City?
- 9:00 am Lagos is 3:00 pm Ho Chi Minh City.
- What is 12:00 pm Lagos in Ho Chi Minh City?
- 12:00 pm Lagos is 6:00 pm Ho Chi Minh City.
- What is 12:30 pm Lagos in Ho Chi Minh City?
- 12:30 pm Lagos is 6:30 pm Ho Chi Minh City.
- What is 2:00 pm Lagos in Ho Chi Minh City?
- 2:00 pm Lagos is 8:00 pm Ho Chi Minh City.
- What is 5:00 pm Lagos in Ho Chi Minh City?
- 5:00 pm Lagos is 11:00 pm Ho Chi Minh City.
- What is 11:30 pm Lagos in Ho Chi Minh City?
- 11:30 pm Lagos is 5:30 am Ho Chi Minh City, the next day.