+856
This is the international dialing code for Laos.
Dialing Format
To call a Laos phone number from any country:
[Your Exit Code] + 856 + [Area Code] + [Local Number]
Example: Calling Vientiane from abroad
[Exit Code] 856 21 [Local Number]
Where:
[Exit Code] = Your country's international dialing code
856 = Laos country code
21 = Vientiane area code (without leading 0)
[Local Number] = Local phone number
Important Dialing Rules
- When dialing internationally, remove the leading 0 from Laos area codes
- For example, if the local number is 021 123 4567, dial [Exit Code] 856 21 123 4567
- Mobile numbers in Laos typically start with specific prefixes
Quick Facts
+856
Country Code
00
Laos Exit Code
14+
Area Codes
Major Laos Area Codes
How to Call Laos from Specific Countries
Select your origin country for specific dialing instructions: