Driving from Ho Chi Minh City to George Town
George Town lies 917 km (570 mi) south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 14 h without stops, over roughly 1,119 km (696 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Ho Chi Minh City | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Malaysia |
| Population | 14 million | 158,336 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Clocks in George Town are 1 h ahead of Ho Chi Minh City right now, so a 14 h journey lands 15 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in George Town
Crossing from Vietnam into Malaysia: money changes from the Dong to the Ringgit (MYR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book car hire from Ho Chi Minh City to George Town
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Staying in George Town
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Common questions
How far is George Town from Ho Chi Minh City?
917 km (570 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ho Chi Minh City; by road roughly 1,119 km (696 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to George Town by car?
About 14 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and George Town?
George Town is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
What currency do I need in George Town?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.