What is the country code for Vietnam when calling from Canada?

Vietnam's country code is +84 (or 84 after Canada's exit code 011). Dial 011 84 followed by the Vietnamese number without the leading 0.

Do I need to drop the 0 when calling a Vietnamese mobile number from Canada?

Yes. Vietnamese mobile numbers start with 0 domestically (e.g. 098 XXX XXXX). When calling from Canada, drop the leading 0 and dial 011 84 98 XXX XXXX instead.

How much does Sayfone charge to call Vietnam from Canada?

Sayfone offers calls to Vietnam at $0.22 per minute with transparent per-minute pricing. You can call directly from your browser with no app download required.

What is the time difference between Canada and Vietnam?

Vietnam (UTC+7) is 11–15 hours ahead of Canada depending on the Canadian time zone and whether daylight saving time is in effect. Eastern Canada (Toronto) is typically 11–12 hours behind; Pacific Canada (Vancouver) is 14–15 hours behind.

What are the main area codes for cities in Vietnam?

Major Vietnamese city area codes include Hanoi (24), Ho Chi Minh City (28), Da Nang (236), Hai Phong (225), and Can Tho (292). When dialing from Canada, use 011 84 + the area code (without the domestic 0) + the subscriber number.

Can I call Vietnamese toll-free numbers (1800) from Canada?

Vietnamese toll-free (1800) and premium-rate (1900) numbers may not be reachable from outside Vietnam. If you need to contact a Vietnamese business, request their standard landline or mobile number.

What is the best time to call Vietnam from Toronto?

Toronto is 11 hours behind Vietnam during Eastern Daylight Time (March–November). Calling at 8–10 PM Toronto time reaches Vietnam at 7–9 AM the next day — a good window for morning calls. For Vietnamese evenings, try calling at 7–9 AM Toronto time.

Do I need a special app to call Vietnam with Sayfone?

No. Sayfone is browser-based — you can place calls to Vietnam directly from your web browser on desktop or mobile without downloading an app.

Quick Answer

How to Call Vietnam from Canada

From Canada, dial 011 + 84 + the Vietnamese number (drop the leading 0). For mobile: 011 84 XX XXXXXXX. For landline: 011 84 [area code] [subscriber number]. On a mobile phone, you can use +84 instead of 011 84.

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$0.22

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Mobile rate

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This corridor is popular among the Vietnamese-Canadian diaspora. Whether you're calling family in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or Da Nang, the dialing steps below work for both mobile and landline numbers in Vietnam.

Steps at a glance

Dial 011 (Canada's international exit code) or use + on a mobile phone
Dial 84 (Vietnam's country code)
Dial the Vietnamese number without the leading 0
Press call — the full sequence looks like 011 84 XX XXXXXXX

Sources

1
ITU – Vietnam country code +84
Country code verification
2
Canada exit code 011 – international dialing
Exit code verification

DIALING GUIDE

Step-by-Step: Dial Vietnam from Canada

Follow these steps to reach any mobile or landline number in Vietnam from a Canadian phone or browser.

1
Dial Canada's exit code
On a landline, dial 011. On a mobile phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol, which replaces 011.
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011 or +
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2
Dial Vietnam's country code
Enter 84 immediately after the exit code. This routes your call to Vietnam's telephone network.
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011 84 or +84
```
3
Dial the Vietnamese number without the leading 0
Vietnamese numbers written domestically start with 0 (e.g. 024 for Hanoi landlines, 09X for mobiles). When calling internationally, drop this leading 0 and dial the remaining digits.
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Local 0987 654 321 becomes 011 84 987 654 321
```
4
Press call
Your full dialed number should be 12–13 digits. For a mobile number it will typically be 011 84 + 9 digits. For a landline it will be 011 84 + area code + subscriber number (9–10 digits total after 84).
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Landline in Hanoi: 011 84 24 1234 5678 | Mobile: 011 84 98 765 4321
```

Dialing format reference

+84

Use these patterns when entering a full international number to +84.

Mobile

+84 XX XXXXXXX (9 digits after country code)

Landline

+84 [area code 2–3 digits] [subscriber 7–8 digits]

+84 24 1234 5678 (Hanoi landline)
+84 28 1234 5678 (Ho Chi Minh City landline)
+84 236 123 4567 (Da Nang landline)
+84 98 765 4321 (mobile)

Major city area codes

Hanoi24

Ho Chi Minh City28

Da Nang236

Hai Phong225

Can Tho292

Sources

1
Wikipedia – Telephone numbers in Vietnam
Number format and area code reference
2
Vietnam Airlines – Vietnamese dialing code guide
International dialing format from outside Vietnam

KEY RULES

Dialing Rules for Calling Vietnam from Canada

A few formatting rules to keep in mind when placing calls to Vietnamese mobile and landline numbers.

Always drop the leading 0

Vietnamese numbers written for domestic use start with 0 (e.g. 024 for Hanoi, 098 for a mobile). When dialing from Canada, omit this 0. Dial 011 84 24 … not 011 84 024 ….

Mobile numbers are 10 digits domestically, 9 digits internationally

Vietnamese mobile numbers are standardized at 10 digits in domestic format (0XX XXXXXXX). After dropping the leading 0, you dial 9 digits after +84. Common mobile prefixes include 03X, 07X, 08X, 09X.

Landline area codes vary in length

Vietnam landline area codes are 2 or 3 digits. Major cities use 2-digit codes (Hanoi: 24, Ho Chi Minh City: 28), while smaller provinces often use 3-digit codes (Da Nang: 236). The total number of digits after +84 is 9 or 10.

Use 011 or + from Canada

Canada's international exit code is 011 for landlines. From a mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead, which is universally recognized. Both 011 84 and +84 route identically to Vietnam.

Special numbers may not be reachable internationally

Some special numbers in Vietnam (such as toll-free 1800 or premium 1900 numbers) may not work when dialed from Canada. If you need to reach a Vietnamese business on a special number, ask for their standard landline or mobile number instead.

TIMING TIPS

Best Times to Call Vietnam from Canada

Vietnam is on Indochina Time (ICT, UTC+7) year-round and does not observe daylight saving time. Canada spans six time zones and observes DST in most provinces, so the gap shifts by one hour seasonally.

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The Vietnamese-Canadian diaspora is concentrated in cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary. The time difference ranges from 11 hours (Eastern Canada, summer) to 15 hours (Pacific Canada, winter), so evening calls from Canada typically reach Vietnam in the morning.

Time & windows

Eastern Canada (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal)

11–12 hours behind Vietnam

11 hours during EDT (Mar–Nov), 12 hours during EST (Nov–Mar)

Pacific Canada (Vancouver, Victoria)

14–15 hours behind Vietnam

14 hours during PDT (Mar–Nov), 15 hours during PST (Nov–Mar)

Central Canada (Winnipeg, Regina)

13–14 hours behind Vietnam

13 hours during CDT, 14 hours during CST

🇨🇦Morning call to Vietnam (7–9 AM ICT)

7–9 PM previous day (ET) / 4–6 PM previous day (PT)Good for reaching family after their workday starts

🇨🇦Evening call to Vietnam (7–9 PM ICT)

7–9 AM same day (ET) / 4–6 AM same day (PT)Ideal for after-dinner family calls in Vietnam

🇨🇦Weekend overlap window

Saturday 7–10 PM ET → Sunday 6–9 AM ICTBoth sides are likely free on the weekend

Calling tips

Vietnam does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset from Canada changes when Canada springs forward or falls back.
If calling a business in Vietnam, aim for Vietnamese business hours: Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM ICT.
For personal calls, Vietnamese evenings (7–10 PM ICT) are popular — this corresponds to early morning in Eastern Canada.
Save Vietnamese contacts in +84 format so your call works regardless of which Canadian province you're in.

Business etiquette

Address Vietnamese contacts by their given name preceded by a courtesy title (e.g. Anh, Chị) when appropriate.
Vietnamese business culture values relationship-building; a brief personal greeting before discussing business is customary.
If calling during Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year, usually late January–February), businesses may be closed for up to a week.

Sources

1
timeanddate.com – Toronto vs Ho Chi Minh City time
Time difference verification
2
Vinpearl – Vietnam time zone and Canada comparison
Canada–Vietnam time zone detail

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common Issues When Calling Vietnam from Canada

If your call to Vietnam isn't connecting, check these common causes before redialing.

Call not connecting at all

Double-check that you included 011 (or +) before 84, and that you dropped the leading 0 from the Vietnamese number. A common mistake is dialing 011 84 0XX … instead of 011 84 XX ….

Wrong number or unexpected recording

Verify the area code matches the city you're trying to reach. Hanoi is 24, Ho Chi Minh City is 28, Da Nang is 236. If you reach a Vietnamese-language recording, the number may be disconnected or incorrectly formatted.

Call drops or poor audio

International calls can be affected by network congestion or routing issues. If using Sayfone in a browser, ensure you have a stable internet connection. Try calling again after a few minutes if the first attempt fails.

Canadian carrier blocking international calls

Some Canadian mobile plans restrict international dialing by default. Check with your carrier to ensure international calling is enabled on your plan, or use a browser-based service like Sayfone to bypass carrier restrictions.

Special numbers not reachable

Vietnamese toll-free (1800) and premium-rate (1900) numbers may not be reachable from outside Vietnam. Request an alternative standard number from the business you're trying to reach.

Savings

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How to use these tools

Sayfone uses your live rate for calls to Vietnam — the same basis as the rest of this page.
First, estimate savings on a single call length. Then, model a full month of minutes versus typical retail benchmarks.
Retail competitor rows are illustrative — not a quote from any carrier.