How to call Laos from the US
- From mobile
- +856 xx xxx xxx
- From landline
- 011 856 xx xxx xxx
From $0.21/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Laos from the US
How to make a call to Laos from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Lao numbers start with 0 at home, but you drop that 0 after 856.
- Fails
- 011 856 021 xxx xxx
- Works
- 011 856 21 xxx xxx
- 011The US exit code
- 856Country code of Laos
- xx xxx xxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +856 xx xxx xxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +856 21 212 862
- Mobile
- +856 21 212 862
- Landline
- 011 856 21 212 862
Main area codes in Laos
The area code comes right after 856, then the local number
- Vientiane011 85621then 6 digits
- Savannakhet011 85641then 6 digits
- Pakse011 85631then 6 digits
- Luang Prabang011 85671then 6 digits
Before you call Laos
Dial a city outside Vientiane
A call to Laos from the USA to these cities takes the code, then 6 digits: an 8-digit number in all.
- Savannakhet011 856 41
- Pakse011 856 31
- Luang Prabang011 856 71
Save Lao contacts with +856
Calling Laos from the USA works from a saved contact on any mobile. Calling Laos cell phones needs no 011.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 856
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling Laos from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Laos for $0.21/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00/min. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon each need an international add-on for Laos, or they charge for every minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 23× cheaper | $0.21 landline$0.22 mobile |
 | $5.00 + tax$1.25 + tax with plan |
 | $5.00 + tax$1.29 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax |
Want to call Laos?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Laos
The time now in Laos, and the best hours to call. The time difference moves by one hour on the days US clocks change.
- Time difference
- March to November: 11 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 12 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Laos fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom any country, a call to Laos also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How do I call Laos from the USA?
Dial 011 856, then the number. From a mobile, +856 works too
How to call Laos from the USA cell phone or mobile?
Dial +856, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Laos included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Laos in a plan
How much does it cost to call Laos from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Vientiane from the USA?
For Vientiane, dial 011 856 21, then the 6-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Laos?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 856. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +856 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 856 and the number
Can I call Laos on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 856 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Laos
Why isn't my call going through to Laos?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Laos from the USA for free?
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 to call Laos from the USA on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Laos without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Laos landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 856, then the number
How to dial Laos from the USA for an international call to Laos?
Dial 011 856, then the number. From a mobile, +856 works too
When is the best time to call Laos?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Laos. March to November: 11 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 12 hours ahead of New York