Sunrise and Sunsetin Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Friday, 30 May 2025
Sunrise
Sunset
The sun is 12 hours 42 minutes above the horizon (the length of the day).
Astronomical dawn (first rays of light) begins at 4:12 AM and at 7:29 PM it is completely dark (the end of astronomical twilight).
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
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| 1 May 2025, Thursday | 5:35 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 30m |
| 2 May 2025, Friday | 5:34 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 31m |
| 3 May 2025, Saturday | 5:34 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 31m |
| 4 May 2025, Sunday | 5:34 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 32m |
| 5 May 2025, Monday | 5:33 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 32m |
| 6 May 2025, Tuesday | 5:33 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 33m |
| 7 May 2025, Wednesday | 5:33 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 33m |
| 8 May 2025, Thursday | 5:32 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 34m |
| 9 May 2025, Friday | 5:32 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 34m |
| 10 May 2025, Saturday | 5:32 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 35m |
| 11 May 2025, Sunday | 5:32 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 35m |
| 12 May 2025, Monday | 5:31 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 36m |
| 13 May 2025, Tuesday | 5:31 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 36m |
| 14 May 2025, Wednesday | 5:31 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 36m |
| 15 May 2025, Thursday | 5:31 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 37m |
| 16 May 2025, Friday | 5:30 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 37m |
| 17 May 2025, Saturday | 5:30 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 38m |
| 18 May 2025, Sunday | 5:30 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 38m |
| 19 May 2025, Monday | 5:30 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 38m |
| 20 May 2025, Tuesday | 5:30 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 39m |
| 21 May 2025, Wednesday | 5:30 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 39m |
| 22 May 2025, Thursday | 5:30 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 40m |
| 23 May 2025, Friday | 5:30 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 40m |
| 24 May 2025, Saturday | 5:29 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 40m |
| 25 May 2025, Sunday | 5:29 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 41m |
| 26 May 2025, Monday | 5:29 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 41m |
| 27 May 2025, Tuesday | 5:29 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 41m |
| 28 May 2025, Wednesday | 5:29 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 41m |
| 29 May 2025, Thursday | 5:29 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 42m |
| 30 May 2025, Friday | 5:29 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 42m |
| 31 May 2025, Saturday | 5:29 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 42m |
Ho Chi Minh City lies on the Saigon River at 10°N latitude, where the sun follows a steep arc year-round. The flat terrain and river corridors offer clear sightlines from waterfront promenades and observation decks.
Best sunrise spots in Ho Chi Minh City
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Bến Bạch Đằng
Public riverside promenade stretching about 500 m along the Saigon River in District 1, facing east toward Thu Thiem. Open 24/7 with no admission fee. Popular with joggers at dawn.
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Cầu Thủ Thiêm 2
From the District 1 end of this 1.4 km cable-stayed bridge, the view east frames the sunrise over the Thu Thiem skyline and the Saigon River. Pedestrian walkway accessible 24/7 at no cost.
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Vinhomes Central Park
Riverside park at the base of Landmark 81 in Binh Thanh District with a 1.2 km walking path along the Saigon River. East-facing bank with open sky over the water. Free access from early morning.
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Bến Nhà Rồng
Historic wharf at the confluence of the Saigon River and Ben Nghe Canal in District 4. The waterfront faces northeast with a clear view down the river. Free access to the promenade; the adjacent Ho Chi Minh Museum opens at 7:30 AM.
Best sunset spots in Ho Chi Minh City
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Landmark 81 SkyView
Observation deck on floors 79-81 of Vietnam's tallest building (461 m) in Binh Thanh District. West-facing windows look over the flat Mekong Delta horizon with visibility up to 30 km on clear days. Admission around 450,000 VND; open until 10 PM.
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Bitexco Financial Tower Saigon Skydeck
49th-floor deck at 178 m in central District 1, with panoramic west views over the city roofscape. Admission around 200,000 VND; open daily until 9:30 PM. The iconic helipad sits one floor above.
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Cầu Thủ Thiêm 2
The north-side walkway faces west toward the Bitexco Tower and the District 1 waterfront. The Y-shaped pylon serves as a framing element for the skyline.
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Cầu Ánh Sao
Pedestrian bridge over Crescent Lake in Phu My Hung, District 7, about 12 km south of the District 1 center. The west-facing lake surface provides an unobstructed horizon. Free access; parking and restaurants nearby.