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Cheap calls to Laos from $0.11/min
Call Laos landlines and mobiles for $0.11/min from your browser. No app, no SIM card, and you see the rate before you dial.
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Landline
$0.11 / min
Per minute to landline numbers
Mobile
$0.11 / min
Per minute to mobile numbers
What your credit buys
Minutes to Laos for each top-up amount. You only pay for minutes after the call is answered.
$5
Calling credit:
46 minto landline Laos
43 minto mobile Laos
$10
Calling credit:
92 minto landline Laos
87 minto mobile Laos
$20
Calling credit:
184 minto landline Laos
174 minto mobile Laos
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Call Laos OnlineHow to dial Laos
The country code is +856. Here’s how to dial a mobile number in Laos, written locally as 020 23 123 456:
| From the US or Canada | 011 856 20 23 123 456 |
|---|---|
| From the UK | 00 856 20 23 123 456 |
| From Australia | 0011 856 20 23 123 456 |
| From a mobile phone or 002Call | +856 20 23 123 456 |
Numbers in Laos are often written with a leading 0. Drop it when you add +856. Numbers are 8 to 10 digits long after the country code.
Best time to call Laos
Laos is on UTC+7. These windows reach people between 9am and 9pm their time, without calling before 8am or after 10pm yours.
From New York: 8am to 10am
That’s 7pm to 9pm in Laos.
From London: 8am to 3pm
That’s 2pm to 9pm in Laos.
From Sydney: 1pm to 10pm
That’s 9am to 6pm in Laos.
Daylight saving changes can shift these times by an hour.
Calling Laos: number formats
The country code for Laos is +856. When you dial from abroad, drop the leading 0 from the domestic number and keep the rest:
- Vientiane landlines start with area code 21. Dial +856 21 followed by the local digits.
- Mobile numbers start with 20. Dial +856 followed by the number without its leading 0.
- Mobile number lengths vary by source, so copy the number exactly as the person gives it to you and don’t try to fill in digits.
Laos is on Indochina Time (UTC+7) all year and doesn’t observe daylight saving. Vientiane is seven hours ahead of London in winter and twelve hours ahead of New York in winter.
Cheapest ways to call Laos
- WhatsApp is free over data or Wi-Fi and is widely used in Laos. It works best with people who have a smartphone and a reliable connection.
- Your home mobile plan may include calls to Laos or offer an international bundle. Check it before you buy anything else.
- 002Call costs $0.11 per minute to landlines and $0.11 per minute to mobiles, from any country.
- Check the local time before you call. A call that suits your evening may reach someone in Laos at an hour when they are asleep or at work.
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- See the per-minute rate upfront: 002Call shows the rate before you dial so you know exactly what each call costs.
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- No phone number or SIM required: Use your browser on desktop or mobile without carrying a local SIM or extra number.
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- Works from any internet connection: Call from Wi‑Fi, hotel internet, or mobile data while traveling without roaming headaches.
| Feature | 002Call | Traditional roaming |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per minute | $0.11 | Variable rates & hidden fees |
| Per-minute rate shown upfront | Clear before you call | Varies by plan & roaming rules |
| Subscription | No subscription | $10-$15/day typical |
| Works anywhere | Any internet connection | Carrier dependent |
| Keep your SIM | No SIM card required | Often requires local SIM |
| Call toll-free numbers | Yes, any number | Often blocked abroad |
| Credits expire | Never expire | Day pass expires daily |
| Setup time | 2 minutes | Visit store or call carrier |
| Coverage | 190+ countries | Varies by carrier |
Traditional roaming rates are a general comparison range and vary by plan, destination, and carrier. 002Call shows the applicable destination rate before you place a call.
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Laos calling questions
How much does it cost to call Laos?
Calls to Laos cost $0.11 per minute to both landlines and mobiles. 002Call shows the exact rate before you connect, and you only pay for answered minutes.
What is the country code of Laos?
The international dialing code for Laos is +856. Dial +856, then the area code and local number when calling from abroad.
Is the first call to Laos really free?
Yes. New accounts get one free test call of up to one minute, and Laos is eligible. After that you top up credit and pay per minute.
Can I call landlines and mobile phones in Laos?
Yes. 002Call calls Laos landlines and mobile phones at the same rate: $0.11 per minute.
Do I need a SIM card or app installed?
No. 002Call works in a modern desktop or mobile browser. You need an internet connection and permission to use your microphone, but no SIM card or app download.
Can I call Laos toll-free numbers from overseas?
Toll-free numbers can have restrictions when called from outside Laos. 002Call checks the destination and confirms the applicable rate before you connect, so the exact price is clear before the call.
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