Laos+856 · .la · LAK
Calling code +856
Calling code +856 routes to Laos.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries use calling code ++856?
Calling code ++856 is used by 1 published destination: Laos.
How do I dial an international number with ++856?
Dial your international access prefix (00 in most countries, 011 in North America), then +856, then the local number with any leading trunk zero removed. On a mobile phone, type ++856 followed by the number instead.
What is the international dialing prefix?
The international dialing prefix is the sequence you dial to reach a number outside your own country. Most of the world uses 00, while North America uses 011. On a mobile phone, the + sign replaces the prefix automatically.
Is ++856 a shared calling code?
No. ++856 is assigned to Laos, so the country code alone identifies the destination.
What is the difference between a calling code and an area code?
A calling code routes a call to a national network across borders, while an area code routes it to a city or region inside that network. For a New York number, +1 is the calling code and 212 is the area code.