How to Call Vietnam From the United States

Plan ahead when visiting Vietnam, especially during the Tet new year festival, which occurs in late January or early February. Call and make reservations early.

Things You'll Need

• Foreign Language Phrase Books
• Local Guidebooks
• Telephones
• Clocks
• Telephone Calling Cards

Instructions

1. Determine what time it is in Vietnam before you call. It will be 15 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time, and 12 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time in the United States.

2. Dial 011, the international access code.

3. Dial 84, the country code for Vietnam.

4. Dial the city code for the city you wish to call. Some codes for major cities include 8 for Ho Chi Minh and 4 for Hanoi.

5. Dial the remaining digits.

Tips & Warnings

• If you follow these steps but still can't connect, dial 00 and ask the international operator to help you place the call.

• It can be very expensive to call long-distance during business hours, so try to make your phone calls in the evenings and on weekends.