How to call Vietnam from the US
- From mobile
- +84 xxx xxxx xxx
- From landline
- 011 84 xxx xxxx xxx
From $0.21/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Vietnam from the US
How to make a call to Vietnam from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Numbers in Vietnam have 7 to 10 digits after 84, so a 10-digit number is the longest, and the leading 0 drops.
- 011The US 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
- 011 84 210 1234 567
Main area codes in Vietnam
The area code comes right after 84, then the local number
- Ho Chi Minh City011 8428then 8 digits
- Hanoi011 8424then 8 digits
- Hai Phong011 84225then 7 digits
- Hue011 84234then 7 digits
- Quang Nam011 84235then 7 digits
- Quang Ninh011 84203then 7 digits
Before you call Vietnam
Dial Hanoi and Hai Phong by code
To call Vietnam from the USA, Hanoi takes 8 digits after its code, and Hai Phong takes 7.
- Hanoi011 84 24
- Hai Phong011 84 225
- Hue011 84 234
Drop the 0 before the city code
Callers often keep the 0 that Vietnamese numbers show at home. After 84 it breaks the call.
- Fails
- 011 84 028 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 84 28 xxxx xxxx
How to call Vietnam cell phones
When calling Vietnam cell phones from a US mobile, the phone adds the exit code for you.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 84
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling Vietnam from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Vietnam for $0.21/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00/min. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Vietnam in a plan, so each one bills this route by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 23× cheaper | $0.21 |
 | $5.00 + tax$0.20 + tax with plan |
 | $5.00 + tax |
 | $2.49 + tax |
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 US clocks move for daylight saving time in March and November, while Vietnam's clocks stay the same.
- Time difference
- March to November: 11 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 12 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Vietnam fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 US on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +84, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Vietnam included in US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Vietnam in a plan
How much does it cost to call Vietnam from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How do I call Vietnam, and how to call to Vietnam from the US?
Dial 011 84, then the number. From a mobile, +84 works too
How to call Ho Chi Minh City from the US?
For Ho Chi Minh City, dial 011 84 28, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Vietnam?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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
How to call Vietnam from the US for free, and is a free call to Vietnam possible?
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 US 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 a Vietnam landline from the US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 84, then the number
When is the best time to call Vietnam?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Vietnam. March to November: 11 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 12 hours ahead of New York
How to make an international call to Vietnam?
Dial 011 84, then the number. From a mobile, +84 works too