When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Bangkok uses the THB (฿) and Hanoi uses the VND (₫). Language shifts too — Thai in Bangkok, Vietnamese in Hanoi. Be careful behind the wheel: Bangkok drives on the left, Hanoi on the right.
- Country
- Thailand
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Currency
- Thai baht (THB · ฿)
- Language
- Thai
- Calling code
- +66
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Vietnam
- Capital
- Hanoi
- Currency
- Vietnamese đồng (VND · ₫)
- Language
- Vietnamese
- Calling code
- +84
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Bangkok and Hanoi?
Bangkok and Hanoi share the same offset (GMT+7), so there's no difference right now.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 8 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Bangkok from Hanoi?
About 988 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 1h 40m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Bangkok and Hanoi use?
Bangkok uses the Thai baht (THB, ฿); Hanoi uses the Vietnamese đồng (VND, ₫). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Bangkok from Hanoi?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +66, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Bangkok and Hanoi?
Bangkok primarily speaks Thai; Hanoi speaks Vietnamese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Bangkok and Hanoi drive on the same side of the road?
No. Thailand drives on the left, Vietnam on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.