How to call Laos from the US and Canada

011 - 856 - phone number

011856 and +856 are used interchangeably to dial Laos phone numbers from a mobile (more on the plus sign).

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Current time in Laos:

Calling Laos explained:

  • 011 - international prefix; dial first when calling abroad from the US or Canada
  • 856 - Country Code for Laos
  • phone number (remove initial 0):
    • fixed - 8 digits, area code included
    • cell phones - 9 to 10 digits

Area codes & number examples

Phone type Dialing format Or using +
Cell phone 011 856 20 xx xxx xxx +856 20 xx xxx xxx
Cell phone 011 856 30 x xxx xxx +856 30 x xxx xxx
Landlines Dialing format Or using +
Loungprabang 011 856 71 xxx xxx +856 71 xxx xxx
Pakse 011 856 31 xxx xxx +856 31 xxx xxx
Pakxan 011 856 54 xxx xxx +856 54 xxx xxx
Svannakhet 011 856 41 xxx xxx +856 41 xxx xxx
Thakhek 011 856 51 xxx xxx +856 51 xxx xxx
Vientiane 011 856 21 xxx xxx +856 21 xxx xxx

Phone books and visitor guides:

  • Tourism Laos - official website providing useful information, including links to local businesses and institutions

Updates:

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