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When planning to travel, work, or settle in Canada, one of the most common questions is: “How many hours ahead or behind is Canada compared to Vietnam?” The answer is not straightforward, as Canada is a vast country spanning six different time zones. This article will provide you with the most detailed and accurate information about the time difference between Canada and Vietnam.
Vietnam uses a single time zone, UTC+7 (Coordinated Universal Time), across the entire country. Canada, on the other hand, spans six different time zones from east to west. This makes calculating the exact time difference between the two countries more complex.
Canada has six different time zones from east to west.
Important points to note:
Vietnam does not observe Daylight Saving Time
Canada observes Daylight Saving Time from March to November
The time difference between Vietnam and Canada ranges from 10 hours 30 minutes to 15 hours
Geographic location: Western Canada, including British Columbia and part of Yukon.
Major cities: Vancouver, Victoria, Burnaby.
Standard time: UTC-8 (winter), UTC-7 (summer).
Time difference with Vietnam: Vancouver is 15 hours behind Vietnam in winter and 14 hours behind in summer.
Example calculation:
Winter: Vietnam 12:00 noon = Vancouver 9:00 p.m. (previous day).
Summer: Vietnam 12:00 noon = Vancouver 10:00 p.m. (previous day).
Geographic location: Alberta, part of Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, and part of Nunavut.
Major cities: Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon.
Standard time: UTC-7 (winter), UTC-6 (summer).
Time difference with Vietnam:
Winter: 14 hours behind.
Summer: 13 hours behind.
Geographic location: Manitoba, part of Saskatchewan, western Ontario, and part of Nunavut.c
Major cities: Winnipeg, Regina.
Standard time: UTC-6 (winter), UTC-5 (summer).
The time difference between Canada and Vietnam depends on the location in Canada
Time difference with Vietnam:
Winter: 13 hours behind
Summer: 12 hours behind
Geographic location: Most of Ontario, Quebec, and part of Nunavut.
Major cities: Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal.
Standard time: UTC-5 (winter), UTC-4 (summer).
Time difference with Vietnam:
Winter: 12 hours behind.
Summer: 11 hours behind.
Example for Toronto:
Winter: Vietnam 9:00 a.m. Sunday = Toronto 9:00 p.m. Saturday
Summer: Vietnam 9:00 a.m. Sunday = Toronto 10:00 p.m. Saturday
Geographic location: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Labrador.
Major cities: Halifax, Saint John, Charlottetown.
Standard time: UTC-4 (winter), UTC-3 (summer).
Time difference with Vietnam: This region is 11 hours behind Vietnam in winter.
Winter: 11 hours behind.
Summer: 10 hours behind.
Geographic location: Newfoundland.
Major cities: St. John’s, Corner Brook.
Standard time: UTC-3:30 (winter), UTC-2:30 (summer).
This is the smallest difference compared to Vietnam—10 hours 30 minutes behind in winter and 9 hours 30 minutes behind in summer.
Step 1: Identify the time zone of the Canadian city you are interested in
Step 2: Apply the formula:
Canada time = Vietnam time – time difference
If the result is negative, go back 1 day and add 24 hours.
Case 1: Toronto (EST) in winter
Vietnam time: 3:00 p.m. Monday
Calculation: 15:00 – 12:00 = 3:00
Result: Toronto 3:00 a.m. Monday
Case 2: Vancouver (PST) in winter
Vietnam time: 8:00 a.m. Sunday
Calculation: 8:00 – 15:00 = -7:00
Result: Vancouver 5:00 p.m. Saturday
The distance between Toronto, Canada and Hanoi, Vietnam is approximately 12,807 km (7,684 miles).
Distance between Toronto, Canada and Hanoi, Vietnam
Distances from other major cities:
Vancouver – Ho Chi Minh City: ~14,500 km
Montreal – Hanoi: ~12,900 km
Calgary – Ho Chi Minh City: ~15,200 km
The flight duration from Vietnam to Canada ranges from 15 hours 30 minutes to over 30 hours, depending on the destination điểm đến.
Detailed flight times:
Shortest route: 17 hours 35 minutes (Korean Air)
Average duration: around 15–20 hours with 1–2 transit stops
Longest flights: 30+ hours with multiple layovers
Online tools:
WorldClock: Displays real-time across multiple time zones.
Time.is: Provides accurate and synchronized time.
Google: Simply search “time in Toronto” to see the current time.
Mobile apps:
World Clock Pro
Time Zone Converter
Clock và Time Zone (iOS/Android)
Quick formula to remember:
Toronto/Montreal: Vietnam – 12 hours (winter).
Vancouver: Vietnam – 15 hours (winter).
Calgary: Vietnam – 14 hours (winter).
Summer rule: Subtract 1 hour from all time zones.
"Canada is between 10 hours 30 minutes to 15 hours behind Vietnam, depending on the specific location and the time of year. Vietnam is always ahead of Canada by 10–15 hours. Understanding this difference not only helps you organize your work more effectively but also shows careful preparation for your journey to live or work in Canada.
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