Dialling Code for Laos
How to call Laos from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Laos is +856. To call Laos from the UK, dial 00 then 856, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 856. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +856 directly.
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Laos calling details
| Country code | +856 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .la |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC+07:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Vientiane |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
Laos in context
- Laos covers 236,800 km², making it the 82nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 32 people per km² ranks 148th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Thailand, Vietnam.
- Laos is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 7,647,000 people, Laos holds about 1.1% of the population of South-Eastern Asia.
- That is roughly 0.2% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Laos is a member state of the United Nations.
Calling Laos — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Laos?
The dialling code for Laos is +856.
How do I call Laos from the UK?
To call Laos from the UK, dial 00 856 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Laos from the US?
To call Laos from the US, dial 011 856 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +856 dialling code?
No — +856 is used exclusively by Laos.
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