How to call Vietnam from Australia
- From mobile
- +84 xxx xxxx xxx
- From landline
- 0011 84 xxx xxxx xxx
From $0.21/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Vietnam from Australia
How to make a call to Vietnam from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A number written with a leading 0 at home, such as a 10-digit number, drops that 0 after 84.
- 0011Australia exit code
- 84Country code of Vietnam
- 28Ho Chi Minh City
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +84 xxx xxxx xxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +84 210 1234 567
- Mobile
- +84 210 1234 567
- Landline
- 0011 84 210 1234 567
Main area codes in Vietnam
The area code comes right after 84, then the local number
- Ho Chi Minh City0011 8428then 8 digits
- Hanoi0011 8424then 8 digits
- Hai Phong0011 84225then 7 digits
- Hue0011 84234then 7 digits
- Quang Nam0011 84235then 7 digits
- Quang Ninh0011 84203then 7 digits
Before you call Vietnam
Dial the big cities by code
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi take 8 more digits after the code.
- Ho Chi Minh City0011 84 28
- Hanoi0011 84 24
- Hai Phong0011 84 225
Save Vietnamese contacts without the 0
Save the number as +84 and the digits without the 0, and it works from your mobile at home and abroad.
- Fails
- +84 028 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- +84 28 xxxx xxxx
Calling Vietnam cell phones
Dial a cell phone like a landline: 0011 84, then the number without its 0.
- Dial 0011
- Dial 84
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling Vietnam from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Vietnam for $0.21/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.51/min. Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone include Vietnam on one named plan each, so check your plan before you dial.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | $0.21 |
 | $1.51 landline · $1.38 mobile |
 | No rate published |
 | $0.21 + $0.19 per call |
Want to call Vietnam?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Vietnam
The time now in Vietnam, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes because Sydney moves its clocks in April and October, not Vietnam.
- Time difference
- April to October: 3 hours behind Sydney
- October to April: 4 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Vietnam fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to Vietnam also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Vietnam from Australia on a mobile or cell phone?
Dial +84, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to Vietnam included in Australia phone plans?
Yes, on most. Optus and Telstra include calls to Vietnam in their plans. Vodafone charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Vietnam from Australia?
Nothing extra on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan and Telstra Pre-Paid Max. Without such a plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.51 a minute. Suparelay calls Vietnam from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call Ho Chi Minh City from Australia?
For Ho Chi Minh City, dial 0011 84 28, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call Vietnam?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 84. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +84 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 84 and the number
Can I call Vietnam on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 84 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Vietnam
Why isn't my call going through to Vietnam?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
Is there a free call to Vietnam, and how to call Vietnam from Australia for free?
Only on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan and Telstra Pre-Paid Max, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls Vietnam from your browser for cents a minute
How to call Vietnam from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Vietnam without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Vietnam landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 84, then the number
When is the best time to call Vietnam?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Vietnam. April to October: 3 hours behind Sydney. October to April: 4 hours behind Sydney
How do I call Vietnam from Australia, as an international call to Vietnam?
Dial 0011 84, then the number. From a mobile, +84 works too