Laos Country Code: +856
The country code for Laos is +856
Country code +856 is for Laos
Quick Reference
Number Formats
+856 20 XXXX XXXXStarts with 20, 30
+856 21 XXX XXXStarts with 21, 23, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81, 86, 88
Major Cities & Area Codes
21Capital city
Dial: +856 21 XXX XXXX
71Northern province
Dial: +856 71 XXX XXXX
41Central province
Dial: +856 41 XXX XXXX
31Southern province
Dial: +856 31 XXX XXXX
51Khammouane province
Dial: +856 51 XXX XXXX
23Vientiane province
Dial: +856 23 XXX XXXX
86Northwestern province
Dial: +856 86 XXX XXXX
88Northernmost province
Dial: +856 88 XXX XXXX
Quick Tips
- Drop the leading 0 when dialing from abroad (dial +856, not +856 0)
- Mobile numbers start with 20 or 30 after the country code
- Landline area codes match province numbers throughout Laos
- Phone numbers are 8-10 digits long after the country code
Important Note
Landline area codes correspond to province numbers. When calling within Laos, include the leading 0 before area codes.
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