Vietnam
Singapore
Hanoi to Singapore Time Difference
Singapore is 1 hour ahead of Hanoi
Hanoi vs Singapore — At a Glance
Hanoi to Singapore — Hour-by-Hour
About Hanoi and Singapore
Hanoi (population: 8.1M) is known for Vietnam's capital, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Old Quarter, and pho cuisine. Singapore (population: 5.7M) is known for Asia's financial hub, Marina Bay Sands, Changi Airport, and strict governance.
Business Hours Overlap
Hanoi is a national capital, so official government hours (typically 9 AM–5 PM) are the primary window for diplomatic and administrative communication with Singapore.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Hanoi (+84) and Singapore (+65) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Hanoi uses VND while Singapore uses SGD. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Hanoi primarily speaks Vietnamese, while Singapore speaks English and Mandarin and Malay and Tamil. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Hanoi and Singapore visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Hanoi and Singapore?
Singapore, Singapore is 1 hour ahead of Hanoi, Vietnam. Hanoi is in the Asia/Bangkok timezone (UTC+7) and Singapore is in the Asia/Singapore timezone (UTC+8).
When it's noon in Hanoi, what time is it in Singapore?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Hanoi, it's 1:00 PM in Singapore.
What is the best time to call Singapore from Hanoi?
With only a 1-hour difference, you can comfortably call Singapore anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Hanoi time).
What currency does Singapore use?
Singapore, Singapore uses SGD. Hanoi uses VND. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Singapore?
The primary languages in Singapore are English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Singapore from Hanoi?
To call Singapore from Hanoi, dial your international access code followed by +65 and the local number. Hanoi uses country code +84 and Singapore uses +65.
