Everything's Travel Guide to Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is known for its centuries-old architecture and a rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences. At its heart is the chaotic Old Quarter, where the narrow streets are roughly arranged by trade. There are many little temples, including Bach Ma, honoring a legendary horse, plus Đồng Xuân Market, selling household goods and street food.

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SIM Cards and Dialing Prefixes

Pre-paid SIM cards are available everywhere with MobiFone, Viettel and Vinaphone as the most popular brands. To buy a cell phone, visit the big national phone store.

To call another city from Hanoi, dial the city code and phone number (dial phone number directly if calling within Hanoi). To call Hanoi from outside Vietnam, dial 00, followed by +84, the country code, then (0) 24, Hanoi area code and the number. To make an international call from Hanoi, first dial the access code 001.

Important Phone Numbers

Police 113

Fire 114

Ambulance 115

Phone Number Enquiries 116 and 1088

Electricity

Voltage is 220 Volts, 50Hz (or 50 cycles per second). Plugs are either the two flat-pin or the two round-pin type.

Time Zone

GMT+7 (the same as Thailand, Cambodia and Laos)