ISO
LA / LAO
Laos
+856
Capital
Vientiane
Continent
Asia
Timezone
UTC+7
Currency
LAK
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
7,275,560 · Lao
🕐 Current time in Laos
UTC+7
Vientiane
-
UTC+7
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Common formats for +856
The country code for Laos can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+856- international E.164 format (with plus sign)856- digits only (often typed in search)00856- with European exit code (00)011 856- with US exit code (011)00 856 XX XXX XXX- full landline example+856 20 XX XXX XXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 856 + area + number
Landline:
00 856 XX XXX XXX · Mobile: +856 20 XX XXX XXXFrom Europe →
00 + 856 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 856, then the local number (drop the leading
0 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 856 XX XXX XXX |
+856 20 XX XXX XXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 856 XX XXX XXX |
+856 20 XX XXX XXX |
Australia
|
0011 856 XX XXX XXX |
+856 20 XX XXX XXX |
Canada
|
011 856 XX XXX XXX |
+856 20 XX XXX XXX |
India
|
00 856 XX XXX XXX |
+856 20 XX XXX XXX |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Growing reports of scam call center operations.
Common scam types from +856
- Call Center Fraud
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +856
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +856?
The country code +856 belongs to Laos.
Is +856 a scam?
+856 is the legitimate country code for Laos. The scam risk level is medium. Growing reports of scam call center operations.
How to call Laos from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 856 + local number. From a US cell: dial +856 + local number.
