Vietnam travel facts are some important facts in short for Vietnam which is useful for the visitors who are planning to travel and have holidays in Vietnam.

Local Time: GMT + 7 hours

Security: Vietnam is generally very safe(recently claimed the safest country in Asia! ). Women and independent travelers have found it hassle-free and easy to travel in Vietnam. Visitors just have to be aware of the surroundings when walking. And in HochiMinh city, be careful with pickpockets and drive-by bag snatchers.
Do make use of hotel safe deposit facilities. Do not carry, your passport, visa, large amount of cash, or valuables with you.

Emergency: 
International S.O.S
Ha Noi : 31 Hai Ba Trung str., Tel: (04) 934 0555
Ho Chi Minh city : 65 Nguyen Du, Dst1., Tel:(08) 8298520

Electricity
Electrical current in Vietnam is 220-250 volts, 50 cycles alternating current (AC). Wall outlets take plugs with two round-tipped prongs, some take three round/flat-tipped prongs. Most hotels have adapters/converters to lend to their in-house guests. Converters/adapters can be acquired from local electrical equipment shops for less than USD 1/unit.