Vietnam's International Phone Code
To call Vietnam from abroad, use the country code +84.
Format: +84 + [area/mobile code without leading 0] + [number]
Example: +84 28 3822 1234 (Ho Chi Minh City landline)
Calling Vietnamese Landlines
For landlines, dial +84 followed by the area code (without the leading 0) and local number.
| City | Area code | Example dial-out |
|---|---|---|
| Hanoi | 24 | +84 24 3822 1234 |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 28 | +84 28 3822 1234 |
| Da Nang | 236 | +84 236 382 1234 |
| Hue | 234 | +84 234 382 1234 |
| Nha Trang | 258 | +84 258 382 1234 |
Calling Vietnamese Mobiles
Mobile numbers use +84, followed by the mobile prefix (without the leading 0):
| Network | Mobile prefixes (examples) | Sample format |
|---|---|---|
| Viettel | 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 | +84 912 345 678 |
| Vinaphone | 81, 82, 83, 84, 85 | +84 912 345 678 |
| Mobifone | 70, 76, 77, 78, 79 | +84 912 345 678 |
| Vietnamobile | 56, 58, 59 | +84 912 345 678 |
Buying a SIM Card in Vietnam
Staying connected in Vietnam is easy and affordable. Prepaid SIM cards are sold at airports, mobile shops, and convenience stores. Major providers include Viettel, Vinaphone, and Mobifone.
| Provider | Where to buy | Tourist SIM | ID needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viettel | Airport, phone shops | Yes | Passport |
| Vinaphone | Airport, phone shops | Yes | Passport |
| Mobifone | Airport, phone shops | Yes | Passport |
Typical tourist packages range from 150,000–300,000 VND for 7–30 days of data.
Mobile Network Coverage & Internet
- Best coverage nationwide: Viettel
- Strong in cities: Vinaphone, Mobifone
- Wi‑Fi: Available in hotels, cafés, and many restaurants in tourist areas
- 5G: Rolling out in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang
Emergency Numbers & Useful Contacts
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 113 |
| Fire | 114 |
| Ambulance | 115 |
| Tourist support | 1800 1120 |
Tip: Save these numbers in your phone. You do not need to dial +84 for emergency services within Vietnam.
Other International Codes for Vietnam
| Code type | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO Alpha-2 | VN |
| ISO Alpha-3 | VNM |
| Numeric | 704 |
| Internet domain | .vn |
| Currency | VND |
