Laos country code
+856 is the country code of Laos. From the US, dial 011 856 20 23 123 456; from a mobile phone, dial +856 20 23 123 456.
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How to dial Laos
Dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, then 856 without the plus sign, then the local number. Exit codes from ten large calling countries:
The example is a mobile number in Laos, written locally as 020 23 123 456. Leave out the leading 0 when you dial it with the country code.
Time in Laos and the best time to call
Laos is on UTC+7. Compared with New York its clock is +12 h, with London +7 h and with Dubai +3 h (today's offsets, daylight saving included).
Laos does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so the offset stays UTC+7 all year.
Business hours in Laos run 09:00–18:00 local time on working days. On other clocks that is:
The weekend in Laos is Saturday and Sunday.
How numbers in Laos are built
A number in Laos is the country code +856 followed by a national number of 8–10 digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.
Written locally as 020 23 123 456, an example mobile number in Laos is dialed as +856 20 23 123 456 from abroad.
To call out of Laos, dial 00, then the other country's code and number. On a mobile phone you can type + instead of 00.
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A call or message from +856 you don't recognize
The country code shows which country's numbering plan a number is registered in. It doesn't show who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed, so a +856 number isn't proof that the person is in Laos.
- Don't call back an unfamiliar international number, especially after a single ring. A missed call that tempts you to return it is a known callback trap, and a call to a premium-rate number can cost far more than a normal one.
- Never share verification codes, passwords or card details with someone who contacts you unprompted, whichever country the number appears to be from.
- If calls or messages keep coming, block the number and report it through your mobile carrier.
- Most calls from Laos are ordinary calls from family, friends, colleagues and businesses. If you are expecting one, save the number once the person has confirmed it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Laos?
The country code for Laos is +856. From abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then +856 without the plus sign, then the local number. Written locally as 020 23 123 456, an example mobile number in Laos is dialed as +856 20 23 123 456 from abroad.
What's the exit code to dial Laos from a mobile?
On a mobile phone you can skip exit codes altogether: type +856 and then the local number. From a landline, dial 011 from the US or Canada, 00 from the UK and most of Europe, or your own country's exit code first.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Laos?
Yes. Leave out the leading 0 after the country code: dial +856, then the rest of the number.
What time is it in Laos, and when is a good time to call?
Laos is on UTC+7. Business hours there (09:00–18:00) are 02:00–11:00 UTC, 21:00–06:00 in New York and 02:00–11:00 in London.
How many digits is a phone number in Laos?
A number in Laos has 8–10 digits after the country code +856, not counting a leading trunk digit.
How much does it cost to call Laos?
With QuikRing a call to Laos costs $0.20/min to a mobile and $0.20/min to a landline, charged per started minute. You call from your browser, so there is no SIM card, roaming plan or app to set up.
Who is calling me from +856?
The code shows which country's numbering plan a number belongs to, not who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed. Don't call back an unknown number, block it if it keeps calling, and report it through your mobile carrier.