This is the telephone area code for Thakhek and surrounding areas in central Laos, a riverside town on the Mekong known as the gateway to the Thakhek Loop and Kong Lor Cave.
How to Call Thakhek from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 856 (Laos country code)
- Dial the area code (51 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Thakhek from Vietnam
00 856 51 123 456
Where:
00 = Vietnam exit code
856 = Laos country code
51 = Thakhek area code (051 without the 0)
123 456 = Local Thakhek phone number
Quick Facts
Thakhek Area Code Coverage
The 051 area code covers Thakhek town and surrounding districts in Khammouane Province:
Thakhek Town
Riverside promenade, French colonial buildings, central market
Mekong River Front
Boat piers, riverside guesthouses, views to Thailand
Thakhek Loop Start
Popular motorbike route beginning point
Kong Lor Area
Nearby access to the famous 7.5km limestone cave
Hin Nam No National Park
Karst landscapes and eco-tourism zones
Rural Khammouane
Agricultural villages and river-adjacent communes
Major Laos Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Laos
When calling Thakhek from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Vietnam
00