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Vietnam

Southeast Asia · VN

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2 hours behind Korea

Long from north to south, so Hanoi can be cool while Ho Chi Minh City is hot in the same month. It runs two hours behind Korea.

CapitalHanoi
LanguagesVietnamese
CurrencyDong (VND)
Standard timeUTC+7 · No daylight saving
Dialling code+84
Voltage220V / 50Hz
Plug typeA, C, F
Driving sideRight-hand traffic
Emergency113 police · 115 ambulance
Domain.vn

Entry & visa

45 days visa-free for tourism. Longer stays need an e-visa arranged in advance.

Worth knowing

The banknote denominations are large and easy to miscount — 10,000 and 100,000 dong look alike in colour.

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is the time difference between Vietnam and Korea?

2 hours behind Korea (UTC+7). No daylight saving.

Q. Will Korean electronics work in Vietnam?

Voltage 220V / 50Hz, Plug type A, C, F.

Q. Do I need a visa for Vietnam?

45 days visa-free for tourism. Longer stays need an e-visa arranged in advance.

Countries in the same region

Visa and entry requirements change with policy, so always confirm the latest official notice for your destination. Voltage and plug types can vary by building.