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Laos Phone Number Format
Country code +856 — Complete guide to Laos phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Laos Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Laos have 9 or 10 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after the country code +856.
Inside Laos a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 10 or 11 digits:
020 XX XXX XXX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+856 20 XX XXX XXX.
| Country code | +856 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +856 | 9 or 10 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +856 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 020 or 030 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Laos) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 856 20 XX XXX XXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
9 or 10 digits after +856, starting with 020 or 030.
020 XX XXX XXX at home+856 20 XX XXX XXX international8 digits after +856.
021 XXX XXX at home+856 21 XXX XXX internationalLaos Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 020 or 030 | 020 XX XXX XXX |
+856 20 XX XXX XXX |
011 856 20 XX XXX XXX |
| Landline | — | 021 XXX XXX |
+856 21 XXX XXX |
011 856 21 XXX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Laos? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Laos.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+856instead of011 856. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Laos have 9 or 10 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after +856. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+856prefix so they work from any country.
Laos Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Laos have?
Phone numbers in Laos have 9 or 10 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after the country code +856. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 10 or 11 digits.
What do mobile numbers in Laos start with?
Mobile numbers in Laos start with 020 or 030 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +856 20 XX XXX XXX.
How do I write a phone number from Laos in international format?
Start with +856, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 020 XX XXX XXX at home becomes +856 20 XX XXX XXX. From a US landline, dial 011 856 20 XX XXX XXX.
How do I call the US from Laos?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.