THE LATEST VIETNAM POSTAL CODE / ZIPCODE (MÃ BƯU CHÍNH) UPDATE IN 2023
WHAT IS THE POSTAL CODE (ZIP CODES OR PIN CODES)?
As per Wikipedia definition, postal codes are unique identifiers either series or combinations of letters, digits, or even spaces and punctuation included in the postal address with the purpose to make mail sorting easy. The postal codes are named differently depending on the country. In India, postal codes are known as PIN, which stands for Postal Index Number, commonly called a PIN code. Similarly, in the US and the Philippines, the postal codes are termed ZIP codes, where the ZIP is the acronym form of Zone Improvement Plan. And in Vietnam, it’s simply called Postal Code.
WHEN WERE THE ZIP (PIN) CODES INTRODUCED IN VIETNAM?
Vietnam Postal codes are regulated by the Universal Postal Union as well as Global Zip Code. Postal codes in Vietnam help confirm the location when transferring mail, and postal items or are used to fill in information when users register online with a request to enter a postal code or postal code.
Before 2018 Vietnam Postal Codes has a 6-digit number. But from January 1, 2018, the Ministry of Information and Communications officially issued Decision 2475/QD-BTTTT on the National Postal Code, re-stipulating the national postal code to consist of a set of 5 digits, previously 6 numbers..
SPECIFICALLY :
- Determining the province or city directly under the Central Government: The first two (02) characters.
- Identify districts, districts and equivalent administrative units: The first three (03) or four (04) characters.
- Specify the Country Postal Code: Five (05) characters.
WHAT ARE THE POSTAL CODES / PIN (ZIP) CODES OF VIETNAM? WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?
Postal Codes (also commonly called a PIN Code or ZIP codes) are required when you are sending or receiving the parcel across the locations. Importantly, required during online shopping these days. Here we have prepared a complete list of postal codes of Nepal and briefed why are zip codes important and how to use them. Besides, because of immense confusion on how to enter a 5-digit postal code for Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or other Provinces, Vietnam in Google My Business, eBay, and Amazon…., we have also covered that topic.
WHY ARE PIN CODES (ZIP CODES) SO IMPORTANT?
Postal codes (ZIP codes) are not something Vietnamese often use. But postal codes are one of the most important parts to use when you are sending or receiving couriers. The postal codes help the mailmen to speed up the sorting and delivery process for your courier to the right address. For example, in a large city like Sai Gon, there might be a street with similar or identical names, and in those cases, without correct postal codes (ZIP codes) delivering a parcel could be difficult.
These days postal codes have become well-known or subject of curiosity among youths because of the increasing adoption of technology and growth in online shopping habits.
How do you use Postal Codes (ZIP Code) for Vietnam while online shopping on eBay, Amazon, or other Platforms?
Before you learn how to use postal codes for Vietnam while shopping online on Ali-Express, Amazon or any other trade platforms, here’s what the digits signify in the ZIP codes
The Latest Vietnam Postal Code (Mã Bưu Chính) Update in 2023
Capital | Hanoi |
ISO alpha-2 | VN |
ISO alpha-3 | VNM |
Country Code | +84 |
Timezone | Vietnam Time |
Area | 33,298 km² |
Population | 99.296 million |
Population Density | 2,689 / km² |
Postal Codes | 00000, 00084, 08404 |
Cities | 63 provinces and cities |
Currency | Dong (VND) |
Language | Chinese, some French, English (increasingly favored as a second language),Vietnamese (official) |
GDP | $360,000,000,000 |
VIETNAM 63 PROVINCES, CITIES ZIP CODE (NEW 5-DIGIT) AND TELEPHONE NUMBER
FOR 10-DIGIT PHONE NUMBERS FOR VIETNAMESE;
Vietnam uses 10-digit mobile phone numbers, however, there are other forms of contact numbers that are less than 11 digits — Landline numbers. So, while entering the 10-digit phone number for Vietnam in the payment process form, registered online form or store Shopify, simply enter your landline number with the area code like as; any landline number, use “024x.xxx.xxxx” which is the landline number for Hanoi City.
LIST OF POSTAL CODE FOR VIETNAM
Here’s this is a complete of postal codes of Vietnam. However, if you have difficulty finding the postal code for your region, or district, use the shortcut Ctrl + F (or tap on the search function on the footer of the web) and enter your region to find the postal code for that place.
NOTE: SEARCH BY THE POSTAL CODE OF THE PROVINCE OR CITY:
- Ex1: 110 Vo Van Kiet Street, Can Tho province => Find Postal code of Can Tho
- Ex2: Village 1, My Gia Ward, Yen Binh Commune, Yen Bai Province => Find Postal code of Yen Bai
Province/City | Postal Code | Telephone No. | Area (Km2) | Population |
An Giang | 88000 | 0296 | 3536,7 | 1.864.651 |
Ba Ria – Vung Tau | 79000 | 0254 | 1980,8 | 1.181.302 |
Bac Lieu | 26000 | 0291 | 2669 | 917.734 |
Bac Kan | 96000 | 0209 | 4860 | 318.083 |
Bac Giang | 22000 | 0204 | 3851,4 | 1.858.540 |
Bac Ninh | 79000 | 0222 | 822,7 | 1.450.518 |
Ben Tre | 93000 | 0275 | 2394,6 | 1.295.067 |
Binh Duong | 59000 | 0274 | 2694,7 | 2.678.220 |
Binh Dinh | 82000 | 0256 | 6066,2 | 1.487.009 |
Binh Phuoc | 83000 | 0271 | 6877 | 1.020.839 |
Binh Thuan | 80000 | 0252 | 7812,8 | 1.243.977 |
Ca Mau | 97000 | 0290 | 5294,8 | 1.191.999 |
Cao Bang | 27000 | 0206 | 6700,3 | 535.098 |
Can Tho | 90000 | 0292 | 1439,2 | 1.244.736 |
Da Nang | 55000 | 0236 | 1284,9 | 1.191.381 |
Daklak | 63000 | 0262 | 13030,5 | 1.897.710 |
Dak Nong | 64000 | 0261 | 6509,3 | 652.766 |
Dien Bien | 38000 | 0215 | 9541 | 623.295 |
Dong Nai | 81000 | 0251 | 5905,7 | 3.236.248 |
Dong Thap | 87000 | 0277 | 3383,8 | 1.586.438 |
Gia Lai | 60000 | 0269 | 15510,8 | 1.566.882 |
Ha Giang | 31000 | 0219 | 7929,5 | 883.388 |
Ha Nam | 40000 | 0226 | 860,9 | 867.258 |
Ha Noi | 10000 | 024 | 3358,9 | 8.418.883 |
Ha Tinh | 48000 | 0239 | 5990,7 | 1.301.601 |
Hai Duong | 17000 | 0220 | 1668,2 | 1.932.090 |
Hai Phong | 18000 | 0225 | 1561,8 | 2.069.110 |
Hau Giang | 91000 | 0293 | 14621,8 | 728.255 |
Hoa Binh | 35000 | 0218 | 4591 | 868.623 |
Ho Chi Minh | 70000 | 028 | 2061 | 9.411.805 |
Hung Yen | 16000 | 0221 | 930,2 | 1.279.308 |
Khanh Hoa | 65000 | 0258 | 5137,8 | 1.246.358 |
Kien Giang | 92000 | 0297 | 6348,8 | 1.730.117 |
Kon Tum | 58000 | 0260 | 9674,2 | 565.685 |
Lai Chau | 39000 | 0213 | 9068,8 | 480.588 |
Lang Son | 24000 | 0205 | 8310,2 | 791.872 |
Lao Cai | 33000 | 0214 | 6364 | 756.083 |
Lam Dong | 67000 | 0263 | 9783,2 | 1.319.952 |
Long An | 85000 | 0272 | 4490,2 | 1.744.138 |
Nam Dinh | 42000 | 0228 | 1668 | 1.771.000 |
Nghe An | 46000 – 47000 | 0238 | 16493,7 | 3.417.809 |
Ninh Binh | 43000 | 0229 | 1387 | 1.000.093 |
Ninh Thuan | 66000 | 0259 | 3355,3 | 595.698 |
Phu Tho | 29000 | 0210 | 3534,6 | 1.495.116 |
Phu Yen | 62000 | 0257 | 5023,4 | 875.127 |
Quang Binh | 51000 | 0232 | 8065,3 | 905.895 |
Quang Nam | 56000 | 0235 | 10574,7 | 1.510.960 |
Quang Ngai | 57000 | 0255 | 5135,2 | 1.234.704 |
Quang Ninh | 20000 | 0203 | 6177,7 | 1.358.490 |
Quang Tri | 52000 | 0233 | 4739,8 | 639.414 |
Soc Trang | 95000 | 0299 | 3311,8 | 1.181.835 |
Son La | 36000 | 0212 | 14123,5 | 1.286.068 |
Tay Ninh | 84000 | 0276 | 4041,4 | 1.190.852 |
Thai Binh | 41000 | 0227 | 1570,5 | 1.876.579 |
Thai Nguyen | 25000 | 0208 | 3536,4 | 1.322.235 |
Thanh Hoa | 44000 – 45000 | 0237 | 11114,7 | 3.690.022 |
Thua Thien Hue | 53000 | 0234 | 5048,2 | 1.137.045 |
Tien Giang | 86000 | 0273 | 2510,5 | 1.783.165 |
Tra Vinh | 94000 | 0294 | 2358,2 | 1.010.404 |
Tuyen Quang | 30000 | 0207 | 5867,9 | 797.392 |
Vinh Long | 89000 | 0270 | 1475 | 1.022.408 |
Vinh Phuc | 28000 | 0211 | 1235,2 | 1.184.074 |
Yen Bai | 32000 | 0216 | 6887,7 | 838.181 |