How to call Laos: country code +856
The country code for Laos is +856. From a mobile phone, press +, then 856 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
Local time in Laos: --:--
Dial Laos from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 856 (the country code for Laos), then the number without its leading 0.
Calling Laos from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 856 (the country code for Laos), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 856 (the country code for Laos), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 856 (the country code for Laos), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 856 (the country code for Laos), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 856 (the country code for Laos), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 856, then the number without the leading 0. |
Codes for Laos
| Country code | +856 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from Laos) | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Time zone | Asia/Vientiane |
Inside Laos, numbers start with the trunk prefix 0; drop it when calling from abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside Laos | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 021 212 862 | +856 21 212 862 |
| Mobile | 020 23 123 456 | +856 20 23 123 456 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for Laos?
The country code for Laos is +856.
How do I call Laos from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 856 (the country code for Laos), then the number without its leading 0.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from Laos?
To call another country from Laos, dial 00 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in Laos now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in Laos and whether it is a good time to call.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Numbering data: ITU-T E.164 country codes via Google's libphonenumber; local time from the IANA time zone database.