Country Code +856

Laos uses the international dialing code +856

+856

Which Country Has Code +856?

Laos flag Laos uses the international dialing code +856.

Looking for US area code 856?

856 is also a US area code in New Jersey. A US number looks like (856) XXX-XXXX or +1 856 XXX XXXX. A number starting with +856 (no 1 in front) is an international call to Laos.

How to Call a +856 Number from the US

Numbers in Laos have 9 or 10 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after +856. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +856 or 011 856.

Number From a US landline From a mobile
Mobile
starts with 020 or 030		 011 856 20 XX XXX XXX +856 20 XX XXX XXX
Landline 011 856 21 XXX XXX +856 21 XXX XXX

X stands for any digit. Full list of number types: Laos phone number format.

Got a Call From +856?

A number starting with +856 is registered in Laos. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +856 number

  • •Mobile if the digits after +856 start with 20 or 30 (+856 20 XX XXX XXX).
  • •Local time: 3:56 PM in Vientiane right now.
  • •Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
  • •Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
  • •Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

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Country Code +856 FAQ

Which country has country code 856?
+856 is the country code of Laos. Numbers have 9 or 10 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after +856.
Is a +856 number a mobile or a landline?
In Laos, mobile numbers start with 20 or 30 after +856, for example +856 20 XX XXX XXX. Other numbers are landlines or special services.
What time is it in Laos right now?
It is 3:56 PM on Wednesday in Vientiane (UTC+7), 11 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 10:00 PM–9:00 AM EDT.
How do I call a +856 number from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011 856 20 XX XXX XXX, without the leading 0 used inside Laos. From a mobile, dial +856 20 XX XXX XXX.
I got a call from +856. Should I call back?
Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +856 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Laos Quick Info

Country Laos
Dialing Code +856
ISO-2 Code la
ISO-3 Code LAO
Capital Vientiane
Continent Asia
Population 7,873,046
Currency Lao kip
Domain la
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Time in Vientiane

3:56 PM

Wednesday · UTC+7 · 11 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 10:00 PM–9:00 AM EDT (7:00 PM–6:00 AM PDT).