Practical information

Hanoi is city full of history, art and nature. From the beautiful Red River to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex. Check out the overview below before taking of to this beautiful city!

• Temperature: The average temperature is 33˚C during the summer months and 20˚C during the winter months.
• Time difference: Hanoi is 6 hours ahead of GMT during the summer and 7 hours ahead during the winter.
• Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND).
• Language: The official language is Vietnamese. However English is fairly spoken in the big cities.
• Required travel documents: The rules and regulations of travel documents and visa applications change frequently. There can also be different requirements. On the website of the visa service the required and current information is listed.
• Health: Information about the (mandatory) vaccinations change constantly. Current information can be found on Travel Health Pro and NHS or consult your GP surgery.