Dialling Code for Laos

The flag of Laos is composed of three horizontal bands of red, blue and red. The blue band is twice the height of the red bands and bears a white circle at its center.
International dialling code +856

How to call Laos from abroad

1Dial your exit code (00, 011 from US/Canada, or +)
2Dial +856 (Laos country code)
3Dial the local number (remove any leading 0)
Example: +856 2 1234 5678

Facts last checked 31 August 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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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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