Planning to contact 老挝? Its country dialing code is +856, and the capital is Vientiane. In an emergency, dial 191. Electrical outlets here use 230V 50Hz · Type A/B/C/E/F, so bring a suitable travel adapter. Food lovers should try local dishes such as Larb (minced meat salad)、糯米(khao niao——用手吃)、Tam mak hoong(木瓜沙拉). Nearby countries include 越南、柬埔寨、泰国、缅甸. The local currency is the LAK · ₭ · Lao Kip (Thai Baht & USD also used).
To reach 老挝, first dial your country's international exit code, then 老挝's country code +856, then the local number without its leading 0. The table below shows the exact start of the dialing sequence from major countries.
拨打地
Dialing sequence
🇺🇸 美国
011 856local number
🇬🇧 英国
00 856local number
🇩🇪 德国
00 856local number
🇫🇷 法国
00 856local number
🇸🇦 沙特阿拉伯
00 856local number
🇦🇪 阿联酋
00 856local number
🇹🇷 土耳其
00 856local number
🇮🇳 印度
00 856local number
On a mobile phone you can replace the exit code with the + sign, then dial +856 and the number — it works worldwide.
老挝最值得游览的景点和地标包括:琅勃拉邦历史名城(联合国教科文组织)、Vat Phou 寺庙群(联合国教科文组织)、Plain of Jars (UNESCO)、巴乌石窟、关西瀑布、万象凯旋门胜利纪念碑、Bolaven Plateau、东孔群岛 (4000 岛屿)、Vang Vieng Blue Lagoon、Pha That Luang Stupa。
Knowing the right emergency number in 老挝 can save lives. Below are the official police, fire and ambulance numbers, free to dial from any phone within the country.
Dial these numbers free of charge from any phone inside 老挝. They generally work only within the country, not from abroad.
These numbers are provided for guidance and verified from public emergency-services data; always confirm with local authorities. In a life-threatening situation, call the local number shown above immediately.