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Laos Country Code +856

Complete guide to calling Laos from the US and abroad

ISO-2: LA ISO-3: LAO Asia Capital: Vientiane

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+856
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 856 + area + number
Country TLD
.la

Geography

Capital
Vientiane
Continent
Asia
Area
236,800 km²
Population
7,873,046
Currency
Lao kip
Languages
Lao (official language), French, English, various ethnic languages

Time & Communication

Current Time
7:18 AM
Time Zone
UTC+7
Mobile Penetration
64.8%
Internet Penetration
65.6%
Fixed-line Penetration
16.1%

How to Call Laos from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Laos from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
856
Laos
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 856 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+856 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Laos

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Laos yet. From the US, dial 011 + 856 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Laos uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Cambodia flag

Cambodia

+855 Thailand flag

Thailand

+66 Malaysia flag

Malaysia

+60 Vietnam flag

Vietnam

+84 Singapore flag

Singapore

+65 Burma flag

Burma

+95 Mongolia flag

Mongolia

+976 Indonesia flag

Indonesia

+62

Telecommunications in Laos

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 64.8 2023
Mobile subscriptions (total) 4,963,758 2023
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 16.1 2023
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 1,233,787 2023
Internet users (% of population) 65.6 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 64.8%
Fixed-line 16.1%
Internet 65.6%

Laos on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Vientiane.

Flag of Laos

Flag of Laos

The national flag of Laos. See it next to other flags of Asia in the flags of the world gallery.

Public Holidays in Laos

Laos has 7 holidays and observances (1 national, 6 public, 0 observances). The national day is National Day, on December 2. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 1 New Year's Day Public
March 8 International Women's Day Public
April 14 Lao New Year (Pi Mai) Public
April 15 Lao New Year Public
April 16 Lao New Year Public
May 1 Labour Day Public
December 2 National Day National

Geography of Laos

Area

236,800 km²

91,429 sq mi

Coastline

Landlocked

Highest point

Phu Bia 2,817 m

Lowest point

Mekong River 70 m

Climate:
Tropical monsoon; rainy season (May to November); dry season (December to April)
Terrain:
Mostly rugged mountains; some plains and plateaus
Natural resources:
Timber, Hydropower, Gypsum, Tin, Gold, Gemstones
Land borders:
Burma, Cambodia, China, Thailand, Vietnam
Land use:
agricultural 9.9% (arable 5.3%), forest 56.8% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Laos

GDP

$18.3 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$2,325 (2025)

Growth

4.5% (2025)

Inflation

7.7% (2025)

Unemployment

1.2% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.617 (#147 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Lao Kip (LAK)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 17%, Industry 29%, Services 44% (2025)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Laos

What is the country code for Laos?
The country code for Laos is +856.
How do I call Laos from the US?
To call Laos from the US, dial 011 + 856 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +856 instead of 011.
What time is it in Laos?
The current time in Laos is 7:18 AM (UTC+7).
What is the capital of Laos?
The capital of Laos is Vientiane.
What is the national day of Laos?
The national day of Laos is National Day, on December 2.