Quick facts about Ho Chi Minh City

Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Language: Vietnamese
Population: ≈ 9 million (Ho Chi Minh City)
Climate: Tropical savanna, with a distinct wet and dry season
Time Zone: Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7
Transportation: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) serves as the main international gateway. The city has a variety of public transportation options, including buses and taxis, but is known for its motorbike traffic.