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Ho Chi Minh City Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Vietnam
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, sunrise is at 5:43 AM and sunset is at 5:50 PM (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 11:47 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:11 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:22 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+7
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 10:37 PM
Today’s solar times in Ho Chi Minh City
Dawn
5:22 AM
Sunrise
5:43 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:11 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:22 PM
Sunset
5:50 PM
Dusk
6:11 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
11:47 AM
Coordinates
10.8230, 106.6296
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 10.8230, longitude 106.6296, and the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Ho Chi Minh City over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 5:50 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 5:49 PM | 12h 06m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 5:45 PM | 12h 02m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 5:44 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 49m |
What these times mean
Ho Chi Minh City changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Ho Chi Minh City throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:17 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 33m |
| February | 6:15 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 47m |
| March | 6:02 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 5:43 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 22m |
| May | 5:32 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 37m |
| June | 5:32 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 45m |
| July | 5:39 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 42m |
| August | 5:44 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 29m |
| September | 5:44 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 12m |
| October | 5:43 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 54m |
| November | 5:50 AM | 5:28 PM | 11h 38m |
| December | 6:04 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 30m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:31 AM
May 20
Latest sunset
6:21 PM
July 3
Longest day
12h 45m
June 22
Shortest day
11h 29m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Ho Chi Minh City with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2031 | 2:16 PM | 95.9% |
| Apr 20, 2042 | 9:17 AM | 106.1% |
| Oct 14, 2042 | 9:00 AM | 93% |
| Sep 12, 2053 | 4:34 PM | 103.3% |
| Feb 28, 2063 | 2:43 PM | 92.9% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ho Chi Minh City today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is at 5:43 AM and sunset is at 5:50 PM (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
How long is the day in Ho Chi Minh City today?
Today in Ho Chi Minh City, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Ho Chi Minh City?
Morning golden hour in Ho Chi Minh City ends at 6:11 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:22 PM.
What time is solar noon in Ho Chi Minh City?
Solar noon in Ho Chi Minh City is at 11:47 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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