Every number type in Laos with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in Laos
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Country code
+856
Trunk prefix
0
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
9,10
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
021 212 862
+856 21 212 862
+85621212862
8
Mobile
020 23 123 456
+856 20 23 123 456
+8562023123456
9,10
How to call Laos
From abroad: dial +856 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +856 20 23 123 456
Within Laos: dial the number as written domestically, including the trunk prefix 0. Example: 020 23 123 456
Calling abroad from Laos: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+8562023123456): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
Pick where you are calling from and get the digit-for-digit sequence for a Laos number, with your country's exit code instead of the generic +.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in Laos?
Numbers in Laos use country code +856. A mobile number looks like 020 23 123 456 domestically, or +856 20 23 123 456 in international format (E.164: +8562023123456). Mobile numbers have 9,10 national digits.
How do I call Laos from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 856, then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +856 20 23 123 456.
What is the country calling code for Laos?
The country calling code for Laos is +856. To call abroad from Laos, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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