This is the telephone area code for Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) and surrounding metropolitan areas in Southern Vietnam.
How to Call Ho Chi Minh City from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 84 (Vietnam country code)
- Dial the area code (28 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (8-9 digits)
Example: Calling Ho Chi Minh City from United States
011 84 28 3822 1234
Where:
011 = USA exit code
84 = Vietnam country code
28 = Ho Chi Minh City area code (028 without the 0)
3822 1234 = Local Ho Chi Minh City phone number
Quick Facts
Ho Chi Minh City Area Code Coverage
The 028 area code covers all 22 districts of Ho Chi Minh City and nearby satellite zones:
District 1
Central business district, Nguyen Hue, Ben Thanh Market
District 3 & 10
Residential and commercial hubs, hospitals, universities
District 7 (Phu My Hung)
Modern urban area, international schools, expat community
Thu Duc City
Eastern innovation district, universities, tech parks
Binh Thanh & Gò Vấp
Northern residential and industrial zones
Greater Saigon
Binh Chanh, Nha Be, Cu Chi (Note: Some rural areas may use mobile numbers)
Major Vietnam Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Vietnam
When calling Ho Chi Minh City from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011