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).
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