Laos country code, +856 explained.
Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a serene landlocked nation in Southeast Asia bordered by Thailand, Vietnam, China, Cambodia, and Myanmar.
Full dial format
+856 XXX XXXXXXX
Laos
LA
2 Digit ISO
+856
Country Calling Code
LAO
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Vientiane
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Time Zone
Asia/Vientiane
Weather · Vientiane
Humidity
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Wind
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How To Call Laos: Country Code +856
Calling Laos from abroad is simple. Just follow these four steps to connect.
Know Your Exit Code
Every country has an exit code for international calls. In the US it is "011". Look yours up online — it takes seconds.
Dial Laos Country Code
Dial +856 right after your exit code. This is the country code for Laos.
Find the Area Code
Cities in Laos use different area codes. Find the one for the place you are calling.
Dial the Local Phone Number
Enter the 6–8 digit number of the person or business you want to reach.
Example
To call a friend in a Laoscity with the area code and local number, you'd dial (from the US): 011 · +856 · [area code] · [local number]
Or use +856 directly on mobile — no exit code needed.
Laos — Key Facts & Calling Guide
Everything you need before dialing Laos.
Country Details
- Country Code+856
- CapitalVientiane
- RegionAsia
- TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
- Numbering ZoneZone 8
- Code Length2 digits
How to Dial Laos
- 1Dial your exit code (e.g. 011 from the US, 00 from Europe).
- 2Add the country code: +856.
- 3Enter the area code, if the city requires one.
- 4Dial the local subscriber number.
Full Dial Format
Exit Code + 856 + Area + Number
Additional Tips
A few things to keep in mind before you dial Laos — from mobile prefixes to timing your call just right.
Mobile Phones
Drop the leading "0" in the area code and dial directly after +856 when reaching mobiles in Laos.
Cost
International calls to Laos can cost more than domestic ones — use Teloz VoIP for carrier-grade rates.
Time Differences
Laos runs on Asia/Vientiane. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.
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