Laos Phone Number Format
Country code +856 · ISO LA
How to format, dial, and validate Laos phone numbers, with live examples.
Country Code
+856
National Prefix
0
International Prefix
00
Mobile Portability
No
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Number Types & Example Formats
Each Laos phone-number type supported by libphonenumber, with a real example formatted three ways.
| Type | Length | National | International | E.164 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Line | 8 digits | 021 212 862 | +856 21 212 862 | +85621212862 |
| Mobile | 9–10 digits | 020 23 123 456 | +856 20 23 123 456 | +8562023123456 |
How to Dial Laos Numbers
From abroad
Dial +856 followed by the national number, dropping any leading 0.
Within Laos
Dial 0 before the local number to make a domestic call.
Dialing out of Laos
Dial 00 followed by the destination country code and number.
Area Codes
Browse Laos area codes with cities, timezones, and example numbers for each.
Validate a Laos Number with the API
Send the number to the free libphonenumber API to get the parsed country, type, formatting, and validity.
curl https://libphonenumberapi.com/api/phone-numbers/+85621212862Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Laos?
└ The international country code for Laos is +856. Use this prefix when dialing Laos numbers from another country.
How long is a Laos phone number?
└ Laos phone numbers are typically 8 digits, not including the +856 country code.
How do I dial a Laos phone number from abroad?
└ From abroad, dial +856 followed by the national number, dropping any leading 0. Within Laos, dial 0 before the local number.
How do I validate a Laos phone number programmatically?
└ Send a GET request to https://libphonenumberapi.com/api/phone-numbers/<number>. The free libphonenumber API returns the parsed country, format, type, and validity for any number — no API key required.