Asia · Country code
Laos Country Code +856
+856 is the international calling code for Laos. Most phone numbers there have 8, 9 or 10 digits, written 020 23 123 456 inside Laos and +856 20 23 123 456 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Laos at a glance
- Country calling code
- +856
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 8, 9 or 10 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +856 20 23 123 456
- Same number, inside the country
- 020 23 123 456
- Time zone
- Indochina Time (Asia/Vientiane)
- Capital
- Vientiane
- Languages
- Laotian
- Currency
- LAK
- ISO country code
- LA
How to call Laos
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 856.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+856 20 23 123 456
From inside Laos
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
020 23 123 456
To call out of Laos, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Laos
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline and mobile numbers. Mobile numbers have 9 or 10 digits and landlines 8. What each line type means.
Networks with number ranges in Laos
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Laos, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- ETL
- Lao Telecom
- Unitel
- Beeline
- Best Telecom
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Phone numbers in Laos: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Laos?
The country calling code for Laos is +856. Put it in front of the number when you call Laos from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Laos.
How do I call Laos from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 856, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 020 23 123 456 inside Laos is dialled as +856 20 23 123 456 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Laos?
Only when you call from inside Laos. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 020 23 123 456 becomes +856 20 23 123 456.
How many digits does a phone number in Laos have?
Most phone numbers in Laos have 8, 9 or 10 digits after the country code: mobile numbers have 9 or 10 and landlines 8.
What is the international dialing prefix in Laos?
To call another country from Laos, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Laos?
Number ranges in Laos were first allocated to networks including ETL, Lao Telecom, Unitel, Beeline and Best Telecom. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Laos in?
Laos is on Indochina Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Laos?
Yes. Enter any number with +856, or choose Laos as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.