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Current Date And Time In Vũng Tàu, Vietnam

Saturday, 15 August 2026
11:05:48 ICT
Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Population: 464,860
District: Thành Phố Vũng Tàu

✈️ Vũng Tàu, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Vũng Tàu, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Vũng Tàu.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Vũng Tàu with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Vũng Tàu — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Vietnam, which includes Vũng Tàu, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Vietnam before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Vietnam's time zone +07:00, country calling code +84 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .VN. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Vũng Tàu.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+07:00
📞 Country Calling Code+84
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.VN

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Vietnam — police 113, ambulance 115, fire brigade 114. Store these in your phone before you reach Vũng Tàu. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Vũng Tàu.

🚔
Police
113
🚑
Ambulance
115
🚒
Fire
114

📊 Vietnam At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Vietnam — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.703
High
👤
Life Expectancy
74.7
years
📚
Literacy Rate
96.1%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$4,717
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
1.5%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Vietnam development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Vũng Tàu for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Vũng Tàu
International Airport • LTH
Long Thanh International Airport (Under Construction)
Ho Chi Minh City (Long Thanh), VN
48
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Vũng Tàu's exact coordinates.

✈️ How Far Is Vũng Tàu From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Vũng Tàu to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Singapore (Singapore)1,063 km661 mi~ 2h
Tokyo (Japan)4,326 km2,688 mi~ 5h 50m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,692 km3,537 mi~ 7h 27m
Sydney (Australia)6,772 km4,208 mi~ 8h 43m
Auckland (New Zealand)8,781 km5,456 mi~ 11h 05m
Paris (France)10,195 km6,335 mi~ 12h 45m
London (United Kingdom)10,266 km6,379 mi~ 12h 50m
Los Angeles (United States)13,143 km8,166 mi~ 16h 13m
Toronto (Canada)13,975 km8,684 mi~ 17h 11m
New York (United States)14,337 km8,908 mi~ 17h 37m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Vũng Tàu, Vietnam is set to Indochina Time (ICT) with a current offset of UTC +07:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Vũng Tàu requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneIndochina Time (ICT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +07:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time11:05 AM on Saturday, August 15, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Vũng Tàu to Major World Cities

It is currently 11:05 AM on Saturday in Vũng Tàu. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Vũng Tàu right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Vũng Tàu
New York (United States)Sat, 12:05 AM11h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Fri, 9:05 PM14h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 12:05 AM11h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 5:05 AM6h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 6:05 AM5h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 8:05 AM3h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sat, 12:05 PM1h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sat, 1:05 PM2h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sat, 2:05 PM3h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sat, 4:05 PM5h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Vũng Tàu — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Vũng Tàu is the Vietnamese dong (VND), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
₫ 26,147.21
VND
€ 1 Euro
₫ 30,251.00
VND
£ 1 British Pound
₫ 35,382.41
VND
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
₫ 18,506.99
VND
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
₫ 18,842.80
VND

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed August 15, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Vũng Tàu

Knowing which languages are used in Vũng Tàu helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Vietnamese

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Vũng Tàu. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Ấp Phước Tĩnh (Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam)8 mi12 kmENE
⬆️
Cần Giờ (Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam)10 mi16 kmWNW
⬆️
Xã Long Hải (Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam)11 mi18 kmENE
⬆️
Thành Phố Bà Rịa (Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam)12 mi19 kmNNE
⬆️
Thị Trấn Long Điền (Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam)13 mi21 kmNE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Vũng Tàu

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Vũng Tàu is the Great Wall of China (China), about 3,451 km away. Straight-line distances from Vũng Tàu to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,451 km2,145 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India3,569 km2,218 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan7,674 km4,768 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,617 km5,976 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico16,164 km10,044 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil16,564 km10,292 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru19,699 km12,241 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Vũng Tàu shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Vietnam. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), including major hub cities.
✈️ Vietnam Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Vietnam.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Vũng Tàu, Vietnam runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type A/B/C socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Vũng Tàu and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Vũng Tàu.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
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🧭 Vũng Tàu's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Vũng Tàu

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Vũng Tàu. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Vũng Tàu — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Vũng Tàu

Vũng Tàu keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Vietnam. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Vũng Tàu

The closest airport to Vũng Tàu is Long Thanh International Airport (Under Construction) (LTH), about 48 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Vũng Tàu From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Vũng Tàu needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Vũng Tàu gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Vũng Tàu

Vũng Tàu rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Vũng Tàu — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Vũng Tàu

ℹ️ Vũng Tàu OverviewSee the full profile of Vũng Tàu — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Vũng Tàu MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Vũng Tàu for distance and direction.
💰 Vũng Tàu CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Vũng Tàu

What side of the road do people drive on in Vũng Tàu?

Vũng Tàu, like the rest of Vietnam, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Vũng Tàu use?

Vũng Tàu runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type A/B/C sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Vũng Tàu?

In Vũng Tàu, reach police on 113, ambulance on 115, fire brigade on 114. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Vũng Tàu?

Long Thanh International Airport (Under Construction) (LTH) is the nearest airport to Vũng Tàu, about 48 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Vũng Tàu in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Vũng Tàu runs on Indochina Time (UTC +07:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Vũng Tàu?

Vũng Tàu shares the official and regional languages of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Vietnam — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Vũng Tàu?

No — Vũng Tàu uses the Vietnamese dong (VND), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Vũng Tàu currency page for live rates.