Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
Long Biên is a district of Hanoi on the east bank of the Red River rather than a separate city. It is largely residential and industrial, and is connected to the historic centre by several bridges.
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Long Bien, Hanoi, Vietnam uses Asia/Bangkok, currently +07 (UTC+07:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Long Bien is a city in Vietnam, with a population of about 347,800. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
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Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+07:00
Country
🇻🇳 Vietnam
Population
347,829
Calling code
+84
Currency
VND
Long Bien vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 05:52 / 17:29
- Day length
- 11h 36m
Long Bien, beyond the clock
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
What to see
Timed to the light
The Long Biên bridge, a lattice steel structure designed in the era of French colonial engineering and heavily bombed during the war, carries the district's name and is its landmark. Hanoi's Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem lake and the main museums are all across the river.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 05:52
- Sunset
- 17:29
- Daylight
- 11h 36m
Getting around
Transit notes
Motorbikes dominate and ride-hailing on two wheels is the quickest way around. The bridges into the centre are congested at peak times, and the old bridge itself carries pedestrians, bicycles and a railway.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
Autumn is widely considered 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.
Currency & language
🇻🇳 VND
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 in markets, and cash remains widely used.
Common questions
What time zone is Long Bien in?
Long Bien uses the Asia/Bangkok time zone, currently +07 (UTC+07:00).
Does Long Bien observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Long Bien in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Long Bien?
Long Bien is 7 hours ahead of UTC, 11 hours ahead of New York City, 6 hours ahead of London and 2 hours behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .