How do I call Vietnam from South Africa?

To call Vietnam from South Africa, dial the exit code 00, followed by the country code +84, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 912 345 678, you would dial: 00 84 912 345 678.

What is the country calling code for Vietnam when calling from South Africa?

The country calling code for Vietnam is +84. To call Vietnam from South Africa, dial +84 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Vietnam in?

Vietnam is in the UTC+07:00 timezone.

What currency is used in Vietnam?

The official currency of Vietnam is the Vietnamese đồng (₫). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Vietnam?

The capital city of Vietnam is Hanoi. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to Vietnam when calling from South Africa?

To make affordable calls to Vietnam from South Africa, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +84 followed by the local number. No app download required, and our rates are significantly cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

How much does it cost to call Vietnam when calling from South Africa?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Vietnam from South Africa. Rates vary depending on whether you're calling a mobile or landline number. Check our rates page for the most up-to-date pricing.

What is the best time to call Vietnam from South Africa?

The capital-to-capital time gap is 5h destination ahead. A practical window in South Africa is 04:00-13:00 local time, which maps to standard business hours in Vietnam.

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How to Call Vietnam from South Africa

Calling Vietnam from South Africa: 00 84 [local number].

Vietnam Country Code: +84

ISO: VN

VNM

Quick answer

To call Vietnam from South Africa, dial 00, then 84, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 84 912 345 678.

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Dialing format

00 84 912 345 678

Exit code • Country code • Local number

Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Vietnam correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Vietnam - whether you’re calling Hanoi or anywhere else.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Vietnam from South Africa

International Guide

Dial the exit code for South Africa

Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Africa.

Add Vietnam's country code

Dial the country code +84 for Vietnam.

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in Vietnam (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

Complete dialing format

Full format: 00 84 [local number] - For example: 00 84 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

0084912 345 678

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Calling Vietnam from South Africa: Calling Code, Local Time & More

Calling Code

+84

Capital of Vietnam

Hanoi

Region

Asia (South-Eastern Asia)

Currency of Vietnam

Vietnamese đồng (₫)

Vietnam Time Zones

UTC+07:00

Current time

Your time

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Vietnam

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Vietnam at a Glance

Vietnam, located in South-Eastern Asia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Hanoi, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 101M.

The official currency is the Vietnamese đồng (₫). When calling Vietnam, the country code is +84. The country observes the UTC+07:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Vietnamese.

Destination Calling Profile: Vietnam

Population

101M

Population Rank

#15 of 230

Language Footprint

Vietnamese

Time Zone Footprint

UTC+07:00

City/Area Code Coverage

70 locations listed

Dial Code Status

Exclusive code in dataset

Vietnam currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +84.

Route Profile: South Africa to Vietnam

Exit Code in South Africa

00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))

South Africa Country Code

+27

Route Dialing Pattern

00 84 912 345 678

Capital Time Difference

5h destination ahead

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

04:00-13:00

Currency Pair

South African rand (R) -> Vietnamese đồng (₫)

Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Vietnam (Vietnamese).

Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Vietnam (UTC+07:00).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: South Africa to Vietnam

Use this route profile to plan a real call from South Africa to Vietnam, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.

From

South Africa

Vietnam

South Africa exit code: 00Vietnam calling code: +84Time difference: 5h destination ahead

For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +84 before the local Vietnam number.

South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Vietnam's is UTC+07:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 04:00-13:00.

Dialing from South Africa

South Africa callers are represented by ZA/ZAF, with Pretoria as a capital reference point, Southern Africa, 63M people, South African rand (R), and primary language context of Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho +6 more.

Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +27. Origin time zones: UTC+02:00.

Vietnam dialing details

Vietnam is represented here by VN/VNM, Hanoi, South-Eastern Asia, about 101M people, Vietnamese đồng (₫), and primary language context of Vietnamese.

Destination calling code: +84. Destination time zones: UTC+07:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

South Africa to Vietnam call planning

This route combines South Africa's outbound dialing rules with Vietnam's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 5h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 04:00-13:00.

Dialing sequence: 00 84 local number. Business-hour window: 04:00-13:00. Time relationship: 5h destination ahead.

Destination market: Vietnam is in South-Eastern Asia, with Hanoi as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 101M. Primary language context: Vietnamese. Local billing and everyday prices use Vietnamese đồng (₫).

Route context: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Vietnam is listed in South-Eastern Asia with about 101M. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Vietnam (Vietnamese). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa and Vietnamese đồng (₫) in Vietnam.

From South Africa, the conventional international prefix is 00; mobile callers can usually use +, then +84, then the Vietnam local number.Pretoria to Hanoi has a 5h destination ahead time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.Vietnam language context: Vietnamese. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For Vietnam, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

City & Area Codes for Vietnam

70 Locations

City / Region	Area Code	Full Dialing Pattern
An Giang	84-76	+84-76 [local number]
An Giang	84-77	+84-77 [local number]
Ba Ria	84-64	+84-64 [local number]
Bac Giang	84-240	+84-240 [local number]
Bac Kan	84-281	+84-281 [local number]
Bac Lieu	84-781	+84-781 [local number]
Bac Ninh	84-241	+84-241 [local number]
Ben Tre	84-62	+84-62 [local number]
Ben Tre	84-75	+84-75 [local number]
Binh Dinh	84-56	+84-56 [local number]
Binh Duong	84-65	+84-65 [local number]
Binh Duong	84-650	+84-650 [local number]
Binh Phuoc	84-651	+84-651 [local number]
Binh Thuan	84-62	+84-62 [local number]
Ca Mau	84-780	+84-780 [local number]
Can Tho	84-71	+84-71 [local number]
Cao Bang	84-26	+84-26 [local number]
Cuu Long	84-70	+84-70 [local number]
Da Nang	84-51	+84-51 [local number]
Da Nang	84-511	+84-511 [local number]
Dak Lak	84-50	+84-50 [local number]
Dong Nai	84-61	+84-61 [local number]
Dong Thap	84-67	+84-67 [local number]
Gia Lai	84-59	+84-59 [local number]
Ha Giang	84-19	+84-19 [local number]
Ha Nam	84-351	+84-351 [local number]
Ha Tay	84-34	+84-34 [local number]
Ha Tinh	84-39	+84-39 [local number]
Hai Duong	84-320	+84-320 [local number]
Hai Phong	84-31	+84-31 [local number]
Hanoi	84-4	+84-4 [local number]
Hanoi City	84-4	+84-4 [local number]
Ho Chi Minh City	84-8	+84-8 [local number]
Hoa Binh	84-18	+84-18 [local number]
Hung Yen	84-321	+84-321 [local number]
Khanh Hoa	84-58	+84-58 [local number]
Kien Giang	84-77	+84-77 [local number]
Kon Tum	84-60	+84-60 [local number]
Lai Chau	84-23	+84-23 [local number]
Lang Son	84-25	+84-25 [local number]
Lao Cai	84-20	+84-20 [local number]
Long An	84-72	+84-72 [local number]
Long Xuyen	84-76	+84-76 [local number]
Minh Hai	84-78	+84-78 [local number]
Nam Dinh	84-350	+84-350 [local number]
Nghe An	84-38	+84-38 [local number]
Nin Thuan	84-68	+84-68 [local number]
Ninh Binh	84-30	+84-30 [local number]
Phu Tho	84-210	+84-210 [local number]
Phu Yen	84-57	+84-57 [local number]
Quang Binh	84-52	+84-52 [local number]
Quang Nam	84-510	+84-510 [local number]
Quang Ngai	84-55	+84-55 [local number]
Quang Tri	84-53	+84-53 [local number]
Quant Ninh	84-33	+84-33 [local number]
Soc Trang	84-79	+84-79 [local number]
Son La	84-22	+84-22 [local number]
Tay Ninh	84-66	+84-66 [local number]
Thai Binh	84-36	+84-36 [local number]
Thai Nguyen	84-280	+84-280 [local number]
Thanh Hoa	84-37	+84-37 [local number]
Thua Thien Hue	84-54	+84-54 [local number]
Thuan Lam Dong	84-63	+84-63 [local number]
Tien Giang	84-73	+84-73 [local number]
Tra Vinh	84-74	+84-74 [local number]
Tuyen Quang	84-27	+84-27 [local number]
Vinh Long	84-70	+84-70 [local number]
Vinh Phu	84-211	+84-211 [local number]
Vung Tau	84-64	+84-64 [local number]
Yen Bai	84-29	+84-29 [local number]

Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.