What is the capital of Vietnam?
The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi
Hanoi is the capital city and seat of government of Vietnam, a country in South-Eastern Asia. Vietnam uses the ISO codes VN and VNM, and its international dialling code is +84. The currency in use is the Vietnamese đồng (VND).
For the full profile of Vietnam, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Vietnam country page. The country has an estimated population of 101,598,527 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Vietnam
- Capital: Hanoi
- Region: South-Eastern Asia
- Currency: Vietnamese đồng (VND)
- Calling code: +84
- Flag emoji: 🇻🇳
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Vietnam?
The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi.
Is Hanoi the largest city in Vietnam?
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Hanoi?
Hanoi, like the rest of Vietnam, uses the Vietnamese đồng (VND, symbol ₫).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.