How to call Laos
- From mobile
- +856 xx xxx xxx
- From landline
- exit code + 856 xx xxx xxx
From $0.21/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Laos from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Laos from abroad
How to make a call to Laos from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Dial the province code without its 0, right after +856.
- Vientiane+856 21
- Savannakhet+856 41
- Pakse+856 31
- Luang Prabang+856 71
- 00Exit code
- 856Country code of Laos
- xx xxx xxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Laos
Vientiane is 21 and 6 digits
Dial the city code, then the 6 digit local number.
- +856Laos
- 21Vientiane
- xxx xxxlocal number
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Laos numbers have 8 digits or more, so type every digit in the dialer above.
- Type +856 and the number
- Press call
How Laos phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 0, then the province's own area code, such as 021 for Vientiane or 041 for Savannakhet.
- Mobiles
- Starts with 02 or 03. 030 is kept for prepaid phones.
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When to call Laos
The time now in Laos, and the best hours to call. Laos keeps one clock all year, so the time difference to you changes only when your own country changes its clocks.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Laos
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec2Lao National DayWednesday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar8International Women's Rights DayMonday
- Apr14Lao New Year's DayWednesday
- Apr15Lao New Year's DayThursday
- Apr16Lao New Year's DayFriday
Why a call to Laos fails
The 0 is still in the number
A Laos number written 021 212 862 drops its 0 from abroad. Dial +856 21 212 862, not +856 021 212 862.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Laos and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
Questions
How do I call Laos from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 856 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 856?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call a Laos mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +856, then the number
Why does my call to Laos not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Laos now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Laos. Most of Laos keeps the time of Vientiane. Laos has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Laos?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Laos. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call to Laos mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +856 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 856 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can a WhatsApp call reach Laos landline numbers?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Laos needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How do you call Laos from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
Call Laos number: which country code do I use?
The country code of Laos is +856
How to call Laos number online, and what's the best way to call Laos with an internet call?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Laos needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to Laos?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Laos. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
How to call to Laos with an online call?
Dial your exit code, then 856 and the number