Laos
The international dialing code for Laos is +856 (ISO LA). Dial 00856 from Europe, 011856 from the US/Canada, or +856 from any mobile.
How to call Laos
Replace "local number" with the actual phone number, dropping any leading zero.
Other countries in Asia
FAQ — Laos
Which country has the code +856?
+856 is the dialing code for Laos (ISO LA). It is written 00856… when dialed from Europe, 011856… from the US/Canada, or "+856…" from a mobile.
What is the country code for Laos?
The international dialing code for Laos is +856. The ISO-3166 alpha-2 code is LA.
How do I call Laos from the US or Canada?
Dial 011 856 followed by the local number in Laos, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+856…" also works.
How do I call Laos from Europe?
Dial 00 856 followed by the local number in Laos, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+856…" also works.
What does the "+" mean before the code?
"+" is a universal placeholder for the international direct dialing (IDD) prefix on mobile phones. "+856…" works from any country because the phone replaces "+" with the local IDD prefix automatically (00 in Europe, 011 in the US).