How to call Vietnam from Singapore
- From mobile
- +84 xxx xxxx xxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 84 xxx xxxx xxx
From $0.21/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Vietnam from Singapore
How to make a call to Vietnam from Singapore: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Vietnamese number written with a leading 0 loses it after 84, so 028 becomes 28.
- Fails
- 001 84 0 28 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 001 84 28 xxxx xxxx
- +From a mobile
- 84Country code of Vietnam
- xxx xxxx xxxThe number, area code first
- M1021 84
- Singtel001 84
- StarHub018 84
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +84 210 1234 567
- Mobile
- +84 210 1234 567
Main area codes in Vietnam
The area code comes right after 84, then the local number
- Ho Chi Minh City+8428then 8 digits
- Hanoi+8424then 8 digits
- Hai Phong+84225then 7 digits
- Hue+84234then 7 digits
- Quang Nam+84235then 7 digits
- Quang Ninh+84203then 7 digits
Before you call Vietnam
Dial Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi
Each city number is a 10-digit number: the 2-digit code plus 8 digits. Dial the code straight after 84.
- Ho Chi Minh City+84 28
- Hanoi+84 24
Smaller cities take 7 digits
After the area code, Hai Phong, Hue, and Quang Ninh take 7 digits, not 8.
- Hai Phong+84 225
- Hue+84 234
- Quang Ninh+84 203
Toll free numbers from Singapore
A call to a toll free number in Vietnam fails when the number does not take calls from abroad.
Calling Vietnam from Singapore without an international plan
Suparelay calls Vietnam for $0.21/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Singapore charge up to $1.58/min. Only Singtel includes Vietnam, on its senior plan; M1 sells it as an add-on and StarHub has no plan for it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | $0.21 |
 M1700 min included with IDD 021 Saver, while the main plan's free outgoing minutes lastm1.com.sg · 2026 | $1.58 |
 | $1.49 + tax with access code 001 |
 | $1.06 + tax with access code 018 |
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 is 1 hour: call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Vietnam, which is 9:00 to 23:00 in Singapore.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour behind Singapore
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Vietnam fails
Singtel IDD 001 needs activation
A Singtel line must have IDD access activated before IDD 001 calls work. Application is free, so ask Singtel before you call abroad.
Singtel, IDD 001M1 charges a plus sign call at IDD 002 rates
On M1, a call that starts with + is charged at the Premium IDD 002 rate, so you do not need to dial 002.
M1, Premium IDD 002From 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
Calling Vietnam cell phones: how to call Vietnam from Singapore on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +84, then the number. It works from any mobile in Singapore
Are calls to Vietnam included in Singapore phone plans?
On some plans. Singtel includes calls to Vietnam in its plans. M1 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 Singapore?
With no plan, carriers in Singapore charge up to $1.58 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Ho Chi Minh City from Singapore?
For Ho Chi Minh City, dial +84 28, then the 8-digit local number
How do I dial a +84 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 84 and the number
How to call Vietnam landline from Singapore?
From a landline in Singapore, dial your carrier's code, then 84 and the number: 021 with M1, 001 with Singtel, and 018 with StarHub
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
How to make a free call to Vietnam, or call Vietnam from Singapore for free?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call Vietnam from Singapore 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 number, or make an international call to Vietnam?
Dial +84, then the number. From a mobile, +84 works too
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
When is the best time to call Vietnam?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Vietnam. All year: 1 hour behind Singapore