Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Hanoi uses the VND (₫) and Surabaya uses the IDR (Rp). Language shifts too — Vietnamese in Hanoi, Indonesian in Surabaya. Be careful behind the wheel: Hanoi drives on the right, Surabaya on the left.
- Country
- Vietnam
- Capital
- Hanoi
- Currency
- Vietnamese đồng (VND · ₫)
- Language
- Vietnamese
- Calling code
- +84
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Indonesia
- Capital
- Jakarta
- Currency
- Indonesian rupiah (IDR · Rp)
- Language
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Hanoi and Surabaya?
Hanoi and Surabaya 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 Hanoi from Surabaya?
About 3,234 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 4h 18m, 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 Hanoi and Surabaya use?
Hanoi uses the Vietnamese đồng (VND, ₫); Surabaya uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR, Rp). 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 Hanoi from Surabaya?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +84, 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 Hanoi and Surabaya?
Hanoi primarily speaks Vietnamese; Surabaya speaks Indonesian. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Hanoi and Surabaya drive on the same side of the road?
No. Vietnam drives on the right, Indonesia on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.