Country calling codes · zone 8: East Asia & special services
Laos Country Code
+856
The country code for Laos is +856. To call Laos from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 856, then the local number without its leading zero.
+856
International calling code
.la
Internet domain
LA / LAO
ISO country codes
UTC+7
Time zone (Vientiane)
How to call Laos from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 856 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 856 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 856 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 856 123 456 789
Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.
Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.
Calling codes of neighbouring countries
Vietnam — +84
Thailand — +66
Cambodia — +855
China — +86
Myanmar — +95Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Laos?
The international calling code for Laos is +856.
How do I call Laos from the United States?
Dial 011 856 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +856 and the number.
How do I call Laos from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 856 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +856 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of Laos?
The country-code top-level domain is .la.
What time is it in Laos?
Laos (Vientiane) is on UTC+7 — check the local time before you call.