Gia Lâm, Hanoi, Vietnam uses Asia/Bangkok, currently +07 (UTC+07:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Gia Lâm is a city in Vietnam, with a population of about 309,400. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
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Gia Lâm is a district on the eastern edge of Hanoi across the Red River rather than a separate city. It is a mix of residential development, industry and surviving villages, and holds one of Vietnam's most famous craft villages.
Bát Tràng, a ceramics village that has produced pottery for centuries, lies within the district and is the main reason visitors come, with workshops where you can throw your own pieces. Hanoi's Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem lake are across the river.
Motorbikes dominate and ride-hailing on two wheels is the quickest option. Buses connect to the centre, and the bridges across the Red River are congested at peak times.
Autumn is widely regarded as the best season in Hanoi, dry and mild with clear light. Summers are hot and humid with heavy rain, and winters are cool and damp.
Vietnam uses the VND, calling code +84.
Vietnam uses the đồng, and Vietnamese is the language with English spoken in tourist areas. Bargaining is expected at the craft village, and cash remains widely used.
