How to call Vietnam from the UK
- From mobile
- +84 xxx xxxx xxx
- From landline
- 00 84 xxx xxxx xxx
From $0.21/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Vietnam from the UK
How to make a call to Vietnam from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Vietnamese number written with a leading 0 loses that 0 after the country code.
- Fails
- 00 84 0 28 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 84 28 xxxx xxxx
- 00The UK exit code
- 84Country code of Vietnam
- xxx xxxx xxxThe number, area code first
- 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
- 00 84 210 1234 567
Main area codes in Vietnam
The area code comes right after 84, then the local number
- Ho Chi Minh City00 8428then 8 digits
- Hanoi00 8424then 8 digits
- Hai Phong00 84225then 7 digits
- Hue00 84234then 7 digits
- Quang Nam00 84235then 7 digits
- Quang Ninh00 84203then 7 digits
Before you call Vietnam
Dial Hanoi with the 24 code
Hanoi numbers take 8 digits after 00 84 24. Type it in the dialer above.
- 00exit
- 84Vietnam
- 24Hanoi
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Provincial cities take seven local digits
Each of these cities has a 3 digit code, then 7 digits.
- Hai Phong00 84 225
- Hue00 84 234
- Quang Nam00 84 235
- Quang Ninh00 84 203
Check the digits after 84
When calling Vietnam cell phones or landlines, a 10-digit number is the longest, so count what follows 84 before you call.
Calling Vietnam from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Vietnam for $0.21/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. EE has no plan that covers Vietnam, O2 needs a Big Bundle, and Vodafone needs an add-on.
- EENo plan
- O2Big Bundle
- VodafoneInternational add-on
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 29× cheaper | $0.21 |
 | $6.13 |
 | $5.42$0.11 with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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 moves in March and October because London changes its clocks, not Vietnam.
- Time difference
- March to October: 6 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 7 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Vietnam fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From 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 the UK on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +84, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Vietnam included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Vietnam in a plan
How much does it cost to call Vietnam from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Ho Chi Minh City from the UK?
For Ho Chi Minh City, dial 00 84 28, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Vietnam?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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
Free call to Vietnam: how to call Vietnam from the UK 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 the UK 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 the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 84, then the number
When is the best time to call Vietnam?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Vietnam. March to October: 6 hours ahead of London. October to March: 7 hours ahead of London
How do I call Vietnam from the UK on an international call to Vietnam?
Dial 00 84, then the number. From a mobile, +84 works too