Calling Laos from New Zealand: 00 856 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Laos from New Zealand, dial 00, then 856, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 856 20 23 123 456.
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Dialing format
00 856 20 23 123 456
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Laos correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Laos - whether you’re calling Vientiane or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Laos from New Zealand
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for New Zealand.
Dial the country code +856 for Laos.
Dial the local phone number in Laos (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 856 [local number] - For example: 00 856 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+856
Capital of Laos
Vientiane
Region
Asia (South-Eastern Asia)
Currency of Laos
Lao kip (₭)
Laos Time Zones
UTC+07:00
Current time
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Laos is --
Laos, located in South-Eastern Asia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Vientiane, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 7.6M.
The official currency is the Lao kip (₭). When calling Laos, the country code is +856. The country observes the UTC+07:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Lao.
Population
7.6M
Population Rank
#99 of 230
Language Footprint
Lao
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+07:00
City/Area Code Coverage
7 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Laos currently has a 10-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +856.
Exit Code in New Zealand
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
New Zealand Country Code
+64
Route Dialing Pattern
00 856 20 23 123 456
Capital Time Difference
18h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
15:00-23:59 and 00:00-00:00
Currency Pair
New Zealand dollar ($) -> Lao kip (₭)
Primary languages: New Zealand (English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language) and Laos (Lao).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: New Zealand (UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC+12:00, UTC+12:45, UTC+13:00) and Laos (UTC+07:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from New Zealand to Laos, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
New Zealand
To
Laos
For dialing this route, callers in New Zealand usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +856 before the local Laos number.
New Zealand's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-11:00, while Laos's is UTC+07:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 15:00-23:59 or 00:00-00:00.
New Zealand callers are represented by NZ/NZL, with Wellington as a capital reference point, Australia and New Zealand, 5.3M people, New Zealand dollar ($), and primary language context of English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +64. Origin time zones: UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC+12:00, UTC+12:45 +1 more.
Laos is represented here by LA/LAO, Vientiane, South-Eastern Asia, about 7.6M people, Lao kip (₭), and primary language context of Lao.
Destination calling code: +856. Destination time zones: UTC+07:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines New Zealand's outbound dialing rules with Laos's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 18h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 15:00-23:59 or 00:00-00:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 856 local number. Business-hour window: 15:00-23:59 or 00:00-00:00. Time relationship: 18h destination ahead.
Destination market: Laos is in South-Eastern Asia, with Vientiane as a main administrative center. Calls from New Zealand may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 7.6M. Primary language context: Lao. Local billing and everyday prices use Lao kip (₭).
Route context: New Zealand is listed in Australia and New Zealand with a population of about 5.3M; Laos is listed in South-Eastern Asia with about 7.6M. The main listed languages differ: New Zealand (English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language) and Laos (Lao). Currency context also changes across the route: New Zealand dollar ($) in New Zealand and Lao kip (₭) in Laos.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Loungprabang | 856-71 | +856-71 [local number] |
| Mobile Phones | 856-20 | +856-20 [local number] |
| Pakse | 856-31 | +856-31 [local number] |
| Pakxan | 856-54 | +856-54 [local number] |
| Svannakhet | 856-41 | +856-41 [local number] |
| Thakhek | 856-51 | +856-51 [local number] |
| Vientiane (Capital) | 856-21 | +856-21 [local number] |
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