856 Country Code: Laos (+856)
+856 is the country code for Laos. If you searched "856 country code", "country code 856", "00856 country code", or "+856 country code" — they all refer to Laos. The code is also called the 856 dialing code, 856 phone code, or 856 ISD code, and is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Laos (+856).
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Laos Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +856.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Laos Country Code
Which country is country code 856?
Country code 856 belongs to Laos. The full international dialing code is +856, also written as 00856 when dialing from countries that use 00 as an international access code, or +856 when dialing from a mobile phone.
What is the country code for Laos?
+856 is the international dialing code for Laos, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is LA.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Laos from abroad?
Yes. Laos uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +856. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Laos.
Can I call Laos from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Laos via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +856 followed by the local number.