How do I call Laos from abroad?

To call Laos, dial your country's exit code, followed by the country code +856, and then the local phone number.

What is the country calling code for Laos?

The country calling code for Laos is +856. To call Laos from abroad, dial +856 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Laos in?

Laos is in the UTC+07:00 timezone.

What currency is used in Laos?

The official currency of Laos is the Lao kip (₭). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Laos?

The capital city of Laos is Vientiane. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to Laos?

To make affordable calls to Laos from abroad, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +856 followed by the local number. No app download required, and our rates are significantly cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

How much does it cost to call Laos?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Laos from abroad. Rates vary depending on whether you're calling a mobile or landline number. Check our rates page for the most up-to-date pricing.

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How to Call Laos

Calling Laos: [exit code] 856 [local number].

Laos Country Code: +856

ISO: LA

LAO

Quick answer

To call Laos, dial your international exit code, 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.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Laos from anywhere in the world

International Guide

Dial your country's exit code

Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).

Add Laos's country code

Dial the country code +856 for Laos.

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in Laos (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

Complete dialing format

Full format: [exit code] 856 [local number] - For example: 00 856 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

0085620 23 123 456

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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+85620 23 123 456

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Calling Laos: Calling Code, Local Time & More

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 at a Glance

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.

Destination Calling Profile: Laos

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.

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: Laos

Use this route profile to plan a real international call to Laos, including dialing format, timing, and destination context.

From

Your location

Laos

Common exit code: 00 or +Laos calling code: +856Time difference: N/A

For most international calls, start with your exit code or the plus sign, then dial +856 before the local Laos number.

Use Laos local business hours as the safest reference point before placing the call.

Laos dialing details

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.

Laos call planning

This destination-first route depends on the caller's local exit code plus +856. For business calls, use Laos's local workday as the default timing reference.

Dialing sequence: exit code +856 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.

Destination market: Laos is in South-Eastern Asia, with Vientiane as a main administrative center. Calls 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: This page is destination-first, so the most important planning variables are Laos's country code, local timezone, destination language context, and whether the number is mobile or landline.

Use your local international prefix or +, then +856, then the Laos local number.Laos business-hour planning depends on the local destination timezone; the primary reference point here is Vientiane.Laos language context: Lao. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For Laos, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

City & Area Codes for Laos

7 Locations

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]