Vietnam facts
| Capital | Hanoi |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, South-Eastern Asia |
| Area | 331,212 km² · 127,882 sq mi · 81,844,141 acres |
| Language | Vietnamese |
| Demonym | Vietnamese |
| Currency | Vietnamese Dong (VND) |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok · UTC+7 · 2:35 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +84 |
| Internet domain | .vn |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types A, B, C |
| Capital coordinates | 21.0245, 105.8412 |
Time difference
Hanoi is on UTC+7 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 1:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 10:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 6:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 5:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Vietnam is about 3.5% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Vietnam is about 1.4 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Hanoi to Washington, D.C.: about 13,346 km (8,293 mi) as the crow flies.
- Hanoi to London: about 9,235 km (5,738 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Vietnam shares land borders with 3 countries: Cambodia, China, Laos.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Vietnam?
The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi.
How big is Vietnam?
Vietnam covers about 331,212 km² (127,882 sq mi), ranking 66 of 196 countries by area. It is about 3.5% of the size of the United States. It is about 1.4 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Vietnam in?
Hanoi uses UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) today. When it is noon in Hanoi, it is 1:00 a.m. in New York and 6:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Vietnam use?
Vietnam uses the Vietnamese Dong (VND).
What is the country code for Vietnam?
The international calling code is +84. From the United States dial 011 84 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 84.
What language is spoken in Vietnam?
Official or national language: Vietnamese.