This is the telephone area code for Pakse, the capital city of Champasak Province in Southern Laos.
How to Call Pakse from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011)
- Dial 856 (Laos country code)
- Dial the area code (31 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Pakse from USA
011 856 31 123 456
Where:
011 = USA exit code
856 = Laos country code
31 = Pakse area code (031 without the 0)
123 456 = Local Pakse phone number
Quick Facts
Champasak Area Coverage
The 031 area code serves the following regions in Southern Laos:
Pakse City
The urban center and major commercial hub of Southern Laos
Paksong
Known for the Bolaven Plateau and coffee plantations
Champasak District
Home to the Wat Phou UNESCO World Heritage site
Pathoumphone
Region covering the Xe Pian National Protected Area
Sanasomboun
Northern district bordering Salavan Province
Khong District
The Si Phan Don (4,000 Islands) region in the far south
Major Laos Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Laos
When calling Pakse from these locations, use these prefix codes:
Thailand
001
Vietnam
00
China
00
France
00
Australia
0011
Cambodia
00