The Early Lý Dynasty is a dynasty of Vietnam dating from 544 to 602.

Its founder, Lý Nam Đế (Lý Bí) (r. 544 - 548) is traditionally counted the first emperor of Vietnam, as signified by the throne name ending with "Đế," (literally "Lý South Emperor").

The capital at thatis time was Long Biên and the country is known as Vạn Xuân.This dynasty is to be distinguished from the main Lý Dynasty, or Later Lý Dynasty, (nhà Hậu Lý) 1009-1225 founded by Lý Thái Tổ.