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Make friends in Ho Chi Minh City

Looking to meet people in Ho Chi Minh City? The Timeleft app matches you with compatible strangers for dinners and drinks. No swiping, no planning, just show up.

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Coming up in Ho Chi Minh City

Upcoming dinners and drinks in Ho Chi Minh City. Pick one, create your account, and book it in the app.

Find your group

Times are local. Groups are matched by personality, and the app shares the venue before you go.

Social events in Ho Chi Minh City

Drinks

Thursdays at 7:00 pm.

Skip dinner and head straight to the bar, where a few new faces are waiting. Low-key and easy on the wallet, it's a good way to wind down after work.

Open to members 18 and over.

Drinks in Ho Chi Minh City

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People at a Timeleft drinks evening

Ho Chi Minh City by the numbers

229

Bookings in October

19

New faces in October

12

Dinners and drinks nights in October

Where you'll meet people in Ho Chi Minh City

We pick the places and book the tables. Every venue we use in Ho Chi Minh City is rated 4.4 or higher on Google, so the food holds up its end of the evening.

Before the event, the app shows you exactly where to go. All you have to do is show up.

Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City at dusk, with its clock tower lit above the entrance and people crossing the square in front.

A few of the spots Ho Chi Minh City members keep going back to

  • Japanese Google rating4.7(608 reviews)

    Yakuzen

    Nguyễn Thị Diệu, District 3

    7 Timeleft dinners

  • Bar Google rating4.7(405 reviews)

    Lost - Drink & Chill

    Mạc Thị Bưởi, District 1

    4 Timeleft drinks nights

  • Spanish tapas Google rating4.7(409 reviews)

    Sabor

    Yersin Street, District 1

    6 Timeleft dinners

  • Dinner Google rating4.9(2,678 reviews)

    Naked Sushi Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa

    4 Timeleft dinners

Reasons to keep showing up

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica in Ho Chi Minh City, seen from the side, with brick walls, two spires and motorbikes passing on the street.

  • I was at a birthday dinner and asked a girl how she met my friend. She said at a Timeleft dinner! I had never heard of the app, but I decided to give it a go. I have been to two dinners so far and plan to go to more…

    Anna B.

    Trustpilot review

  • I am so happy to have found Timeleft. It has got me out of the house and meeting new people every week. I have made some wonderful connections with some new friends.

    Rob W.

    App Store review

  • I'm glad I found it, and glad for the friends and acquaintances I have made. Now I have people to go and hike with, play poker, go to New Year's parties, and game with, thanks to Timeleft.

    Taylor W.

    Google Play review

How Timeleft works in Ho Chi Minh City

Choose your activity

Pick from dinners and drinks. Each has its own vibe, so go with whatever fits your mood and your week.

Pick a day

Choose a day that suits you. We'll book the venue in Ho Chi Minh City and put your group together.

Show up and settle in

Before the event, the app shows you the venue and a bit about who's coming. Everyone there chose to come, just like you, which takes the edge off. Come once, then come back whenever you like.

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Questions about making friends in Ho Chi Minh City

How can I make friends in Ho Chi Minh City?
Timeleft matches you with a small group of people for dinner or drinks in Ho Chi Minh City, based on your interests, personality and language. You sign up on your own, we choose the venue and the group, and before the event, the app tells you where to go.
When are Timeleft events in Ho Chi Minh City?
Timeleft runs dinners on Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:00 pm and drinks on Thursdays at 7:00 pm. There are also women-only dinners on Mondays at 7:00 pm. Bookings close 13 hours before each event starts, or at midnight the night before if that would fall between midnight and 8:00 am.
Where in Ho Chi Minh City do they happen?
At restaurants and bars across Ho Chi Minh City. The app shows the exact venue before the event.
How much does Timeleft cost in Ho Chi Minh City?
To book, you need a Timeleft subscription. It covers every event you book while it's active, and food and drinks are paid separately at the venue. Prices depend on the plan you pick, and the app shows them before you pay.
Can I go on my own?
Yes. You book on your own and we put the group together, so you don't need to bring anyone. If you'd rather come with someone, invite them from your booking and you'll be in the same group. They don't need a membership for that event if it's their first Timeleft booking. The guide to your first dinner walks through booking step by step.
Is it safe to meet strangers in Ho Chi Minh City?
Every event is at a public venue we've vetted, and there's no one-to-one messaging before you meet the group. 99% of Timeleft events happen without any safety incident. If you report someone, you're never put in the same group as them again. Our safety guidelines cover the rest.
Is Timeleft in Ho Chi Minh City for people in their 20s, 30s, or 40s?
Yes. Timeleft is for adults of every age. When we put a group together, we look at age along with your personality quiz and booking preferences. Who you meet still depends on who books the same event.
Is Timeleft a dating app?
No. There are no profiles to swipe through, and nobody gets paired off. You meet a small group of people at once, in person.
How is Timeleft different from Meetup?
Meetup lists groups and events run by their own organizers, and you choose which to join. With Timeleft, you pick a format and a day, and we match you with a small group and choose the venue. Our Timeleft vs Meetup comparison goes into more detail.
What if I'm vegetarian or vegan, or have an allergy?
Pick a dietary preference in the app when you book, and we'll do our best to seat you at a venue that caters to it. Most restaurants we use in Ho Chi Minh City have vegetarian dishes, and vegan ones too. For allergies, check with the venue on the day.
Is Timeleft in other cities in Vietnam?
Yes. You'll also find Timeleft in Hanoi. See every location.

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