Sunrise and Sunsetin Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tuesday, 6 January 2026
Sunrise
Sunset
The sun is 11 hours 31 minutes above the horizon (the length of the day).
Astronomical dawn (first rays of light) begins at 4:58 AM and at 6:59 PM it is completely dark (the end of astronomical twilight).
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
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| 1 January 2026, Thursday | 6:11 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 30m |
| 2 January 2026, Friday | 6:12 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 30m |
| 3 January 2026, Saturday | 6:12 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 30m |
| 4 January 2026, Sunday | 6:12 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 30m |
| 5 January 2026, Monday | 6:13 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 31m |
| 6 January 2026, Tuesday | 6:13 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 31m |
| 7 January 2026, Wednesday | 6:13 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 31m |
| 8 January 2026, Thursday | 6:14 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 31m |
| 9 January 2026, Friday | 6:14 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 31m |
| 10 January 2026, Saturday | 6:14 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 32m |
| 11 January 2026, Sunday | 6:15 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 32m |
| 12 January 2026, Monday | 6:15 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 32m |
| 13 January 2026, Tuesday | 6:15 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 33m |
| 14 January 2026, Wednesday | 6:15 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 33m |
| 15 January 2026, Thursday | 6:15 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 33m |
| 16 January 2026, Friday | 6:16 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 33m |
| 17 January 2026, Saturday | 6:16 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 34m |
| 18 January 2026, Sunday | 6:16 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 34m |
| 19 January 2026, Monday | 6:16 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 34m |
| 20 January 2026, Tuesday | 6:16 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 35m |
| 21 January 2026, Wednesday | 6:16 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 35m |
| 22 January 2026, Thursday | 6:16 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 36m |
| 23 January 2026, Friday | 6:17 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 36m |
| 24 January 2026, Saturday | 6:17 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 36m |
| 25 January 2026, Sunday | 6:17 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 37m |
| 26 January 2026, Monday | 6:17 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 37m |
| 27 January 2026, Tuesday | 6:17 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 38m |
| 28 January 2026, Wednesday | 6:17 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 38m |
| 29 January 2026, Thursday | 6:17 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 38m |
| 30 January 2026, Friday | 6:16 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 39m |
| 31 January 2026, Saturday | 6:16 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 39m |
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.