Vietnam Vehicle License Plates: A Guide to Regional Codes
Vietnam Vehicle License Plates: A Guide to Regional Codes

Vietnam Vehicle License Plates: A Guide to Regional Codes

04/03/2025
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Do you ever wonder if you can tell where a vehicle is from just by looking at its license plate? Yes, you can! A license plate acts as the vehicle’s “ID card,” and the first digits are the “regional code”—representing one of the 64 provinces in Vietnam.

The Significance of Vietnam’s 64 Provincial License Plates

Identification Codes and Historical Context

License plates are not just random numbers; they carry a historical narrative. In the early days, vehicle management was rudimentary, with license plates assigned by individual provinces and cities. Over time, with the development of transportation, the license plate system was gradually standardized nationwide.

Regional Distinction and Traffic Management

Each province has a unique code, facilitating efficient management and control of vehicles by authorities. This system streamlines tracking a vehicle’s origin and travel history.

Distinguishing Regions by License PlateDistinguishing Regions by License Plate

Decoding Vietnam’s 64 Provincial License Plates

License Plate Lookup Table for All 64 Provinces

For easy reference, we provide a complete list of license plate codes for all 64 provinces:

Code Province Code Province
11 Hanoi 51 Ho Chi Minh City
12 Ha Giang 52 Kon Tum
14 Tuyen Quang 53 Gia Lai
15, 16 Cao Bang 54 Dak Lak
17 Bac Kan 55 Dak Nong
19 Thai Nguyen 56 Lam Dong
20 Bac Giang 57 Binh Phuoc
21 Quang Ninh 58 Tay Ninh
22 Lang Son 59 Binh Duong
23 Son La 60 Dong Nai
24 Phu Tho 61 Ba Ria – Vung Tau
25 Vinh Phuc 62 Long An
26 Bac Ninh 63 Tien Giang
27 Hai Duong 64 Vinh Long
28 Hai Phong 65 Can Tho
29 Hung Yen 66 Dong Thap
30 Thai Binh 67 An Giang
31 Ha Nam 68 Kien Giang
32 Nam Dinh 69 Ca Mau
33 Ninh Binh 70 Ben Tre
34 Thanh Hoa 71 Tra Vinh
35 Nghe An 72 Soc Trang
36 Ha Tinh 73 Bac Lieu
37 Quang Binh 74 Quang Nam
38 Quang Tri 75 Quang Ngai
39 Thua Thien Hue 76 Binh Dinh
40 Da Nang 77 Phu Yen
43 Quang Nam 78 Khanh Hoa
47, 48, 49 Da Nang 79 Ninh Thuan
50 Ho Chi Minh City 81 Binh Thuan

Note: This list may be subject to change.

License Plates and Their Fascinating Stories

“Lucky Plates” and Feng Shui – A Vietnamese Passion

Vietnamese culture values spirituality and Feng Shui. Owning a vehicle with a “lucky” or Feng Shui-compliant license plate is believed to bring good fortune and prosperity.

Lucky License PlateLucky License Plate

According to Feng Shui expert John Smith (USA), “In Eastern culture, each number carries a specific meaning. Choosing a license plate that aligns with the owner’s age and destiny can attract positive energy, luck, and prosperity.” (Source: “Eastern Feng Shui,” 2023)

From “Kings of the Road” to “Blue Plate” Vehicles

Beyond numbers, license plates also signify a vehicle’s status. While powerful trucks are often dubbed “kings of the road,” blue-plated vehicles, belonging to government agencies, inspire trust and reassurance.

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