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ALL COUNTRY CODES·Updated July 7, 2026

Pick Up the Phone to Laos (+856) Without the Hassle

Make every call to Laos count with HD clarity, low costs, and the 856 code at your fingertips.

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Laos
2 DIGIT ISOLA
COUNTRY CALLING CODE
+856
LAO
3 DIGIT ISO
CAPITAL
Vientiane
TIME ZONE
UTC+7
CURRENCY
LAK
LANGUAGES
Lao
Laos · Asia · +856

Pick Your Way to Call Laos

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DIRECT CALLS

Direct Calls

Your carrier handles calls to Laos the moment you enter country code 856, simply and at standard rates.

No special app needed
Works on any phone
Standard carrier rates apply
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CALLING CARDS

Calling Cards

Calling cards remain a cost-effective way to call Laos, especially for frequent, lengthy conversations.

Prepaid, no contracts
Available online & in stores
Good for occasional callers
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VOIP / MERATALKBest Value

VoIP / MeraTalk

Reach Laos the easy way through MeraTalk — VoIP calling that's clear, cheap, and ready in minutes.

HD voice over internet
Get a local number instantly
Lowest per-minute rates
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Laos Key Numbers

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Laos
+856
Asia
Capital City
Vientiane
Timezone
UTC+7
Currency
LAK
Languages
Lao
Population
7.4M
ISO Alpha-2
LA
ISO Alpha-3
LAO
Emergency Number
112

How to Type the Number for Laos in Four Steps

Full dialing sequence

011 +856 XX XXXXXXX
Exit Code
011 or 00
Your country's international access code
Country Code
+856
Laos's international dial prefix
Area Code
XX
City or regional code — drop leading 0
Local Number
XXXXXXX
Full subscriber number, all digits
Format00 + 856 + number
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Find your exit code

Start by dialing your own country's international access code. From the US or Canada this is 011; from most of Europe it's 00. This tells your network you're making an international call.

2

Dial +856 for Laos

Immediately follow with Laos's country code — no spaces or dashes. This routes your call to Laos's telephone network. On smartphones, replace the exit code with a + sign.

3

Enter the area code

Add the city or regional code for your destination in Laos. If the local number starts with a 0 (trunk prefix), drop it — the country code replaces it when dialing internationally.

4

Dial the local number

Enter all remaining digits of the local number exactly as written. For mobile numbers, include every digit — no abbreviations. Press call and your carrier does the rest.

Better Connections to Laos

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Tip 01

Your connection sets the tone for the call, so choose strong Wi-Fi or dependable data every time.

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Tip 02

A headset keeps your hands free and your audio sharp, ideal for any extended call to Laos.

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Tip 03

Account for UTC+7 when you plan, so your call reaches people during their day, not their night.

Best Time To Call Laos

Live local time · recommended business-hours window · whether it's a good moment to ring right now
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Pricing for Calls to Laos

Reaching Laos doesn't require a big spend once you choose internet calling over a traditional carrier.

MethodWhat you getBest for
Landline
Widely available on any carrier
Familiar — no app required
Higher per-minute international rates
Requires calling card or international plan
Occasional callers
VoIP / MeraTalk
Recommended
HD voice calls to Laos
Lowest per-minute rates available
Works on any device, anywhere
Get a local +${country.code} virtual number instantly
Businesses & frequent callers
Calling Cards
Fixed prepaid per-minute rate
No monthly fees or contracts
Works from any phone or landline
Limited to card balance — no overage
Infrequent travelers

How to get started with MeraTalk

01
Sign up
Create a MeraTalk account in minutes — no hardware needed.
02
Choose a number
Get a virtual Laos number (+856) instantly.
03
Add credit
Top up with any amount — no monthly commitments.
04
Dial the number
Enter +856 followed by the area code and local number.
05
HD connection
MeraTalk routes your call over carrier-grade networks for crystal clarity.
06
You're live
Talk, hang up, and review call logs in your dashboard anytime.

Laos Number Range Basics

The Laos numbering scheme builds on code 856, sorting numbers into clear mobile and landline ranges.

National Service Codes
Special-purpose number prefixes
PrefixTypeDial Code
800 / 1800Toll-Free+856 800 XXX XXX
900 / 1900Premium Rate+856 900 XXX XXX
MobileMobile Network+856 9XX XXX XXXX
EmergencyEmergency112
DirectoryDirectory EnquiryLocal only
Major City / Area Codes
How to dial cities in Laos
CityArea CodeFull Dial
VientianeXX+856 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 2XX+856 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 3XX+856 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 4XX+856 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 5XX+856 XX XXXX XXXX

Area codes vary by region. Contact MeraTalk support for the full Laos number range list.

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on the AI receptionist

Three vendors collapsed into one bill, and the AI receptionist booked $38k of consultations while we were closed. The platform paid for the year inside the first quarter.

Customer
Multi-location dental practice
on consolidating the stack

Inbound calls finally attach to the right deal. We attributed six figures of pipeline last quarter to calls that used to disappear into a generic queue.

Customer
Mid-market insurance brokerage
on the HubSpot plugin

Our outbound dialer's connect rate doubled inside two weeks. Lead prioritisation actually works when it runs against your live CRM, not a stale CSV.

Customer
Staffing agency
on the AI Power Dialer

Every after-hours call used to be a missed job — about $7k a month down the drain. The AI receptionist closed the gap in week one.

Customer
Home services company
on the AI receptionist
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