Days in Haiphong are currently getting shorter, about 8 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 Haiphong
Haiphong is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 20.8648° N, 106.6835° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,323 km (1,443 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,696 km (4,782 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,341 km (7,668 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,097 km (6,895 mi) east
Haiphong 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 Haiphong
The point on Earth exactly opposite Haiphong is near Antofagasta - when it's noon in Haiphong, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Haiphong
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Haiphong
Haiphong is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 4 days from now.
Because Haiphong 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 Haiphong
In Haiphong, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 24m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 52m, a difference of roughly 2h 32m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Haiphong's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Haiphong at 20.86° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Haiphong
With a population of 2,625,200, Haiphong ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Vietnam, out of 281 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Haiphong
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH / VVCI) is a major international airport serving Haiphong directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:06:54.
Daylight saving time in Haiphong
Haiphong uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Bangkok. The current local offset is UTC+7 / +07.
Haiphong does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Haiphong
Business hours in Haiphong (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 Haiphong
Compare time in Haiphong with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Haiphong
Official national holiday observed in Vietnam.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Haiphong in?
Haiphong follows the Asia/Bangkok time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Haiphong at UTC+7.
What time is it in Haiphong right now?
The current local time in Haiphong is 07:06:54 on Thursday, 17 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Haiphong observe daylight saving time?
No. Haiphong is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Haiphong?
Haiphong is currently UTC+7, meaning local time is +7 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Haiphong?
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) is the airport serving Haiphong. The current local time at the airport is 07:06:54.
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