Days in Chợ Lớn are currently getting shorter, about 4 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Chợ Lớn
Chợ Lớn is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 10.7500° N, 106.6500° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,197 km (744 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 8,822 km (5,482 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 11,215 km (6,969 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,664 km (7,248 mi) east
Chợ Lớn lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Chợ Lớn
The point on Earth exactly opposite Chợ Lớn is near Huancayo - when it's noon in Chợ Lớn, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Chợ Lớn
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Chợ Lớn
Chợ Lớn is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 88 days from now.
Because Chợ Lớn is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Chợ Lớn
In Chợ Lớn, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 12h 45m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 11h 29m, a difference of roughly 1h 16m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Chợ Lớn's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Chợ Lớn at 10.75° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Chợ Lớn
With a population of 561,000, Chợ Lớn ranks as the 12th most populous city in Vietnam, out of 281 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Chợ Lớn
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN / VVTS) is a major international airport serving Chợ Lớn directly.
Current local time at the airport is 16:15:43.
Daylight saving time in Chợ Lớn
Chợ Lớn uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh. The current local offset is UTC+7 / +07.
Chợ Lớn does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Chợ Lớn
Business hours in Chợ Lớn (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 PM (previous day) - 6:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 PM (previous day) - 3:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Sydney: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Chợ Lớn
Compare time in Chợ Lớn with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Chợ Lớn
Official national holiday observed in Vietnam.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Chợ Lớn in?
Chợ Lớn follows the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Chợ Lớn at UTC+7.
What time is it in Chợ Lớn right now?
The current local time in Chợ Lớn is 16:15:43 on Wednesday, 23 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Chợ Lớn observe daylight saving time?
No. Chợ Lớn is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Chợ Lớn?
Chợ Lớn is currently UTC+7, meaning local time is +7 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Chợ Lớn?
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is the airport serving Chợ Lớn. The current local time at the airport is 16:15:43.
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