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Laos country code: +856

To call Laos from abroad, dial +856 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial Laos

  1. 1. Start with +856. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
  2. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Laosin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +856 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
020 23 123 456 → +856 20 23 123 456
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Laos at a glance

Country code
+856
Main language
Lao
Time zone
UTC+7 all year
Kitaphone rate
$0.19/min landline · $0.19/min mobile
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Questions about calling Laos

What is the country code for Laos?
+856. From outside Laos, dial +856 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Laos from abroad?
Write it in international form: 020 23 123 456 becomes +856 20 23 123 456.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Laos?
Yes. Numbers in Laos are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +856.
What time zone is Laos in?
UTC+7 all year. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Laos?
The main language is Lao.
How much does it cost to call Laos?
$0.19 per minute to landlines and $0.19 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Laos need an app?
No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.

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