Country codes Laos
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
LA
ALPHA-3
LAO
The two-letter code for Laos is LA, and the three-letter code is LAO, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+856
The dialing code for Laos is +856, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.la
The top-level domain (TLD) for Laos is .la, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Lao People's Democratic Republic |
| Capital | Vientiane |
| Region | Asia |
| Sub Region | South-eastern Asia |
Laos, officially known as the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is located in the South-eastern Asia sub-region of the larger Asia continent with Vientiane serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Lao Kip |
| Alphabetic Code | LAK |
| Numeric Code | 418 |
Laos uses the Lao Kip (LAK) as its official currency, with the numeric code 418.
Languages
There are a total of 3 official languages spoken in Laos. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia / Bangkok | +07:00 | +07:00 | |
| Asia / Vientiane | +07:00 | +07:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Laos. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Attapu (Attapeu) | province | LA-AT |
| Bokèo | province | LA-BK |
| Bolikhamxai (Borikhamxay) | province | LA-BL |
| Champasak (Champasack) | province | LA-CH |
| Houaphan (Huaphanh) | province | LA-HO |
| Khammouan (Khammuane) | province | LA-KH |
| Louang Namtha (Luangnamtha) | province | LA-LM |
| Louangphabang (Luangprabang) | province | LA-LP |
| Oudômxai (Oudomxay) | province | LA-OU |
| Phôngsali (Phongsaly) | province | LA-PH |
| Salavan (Saravane) | province | LA-SL |
| Savannakhét (Savannakhet) | province | LA-SV |
| Viangchan (Vientiane) | prefecture | LA-VT |
| Viangchan (Vientiane) | province | LA-VI |
| Xaignabouli (Xayabury) | province | LA-XA |
| Xaisômboun (Xaysomboon) | province | LA-XS |
| Xiangkhouang (Xiengkhuang) | province | LA-XI |
| Xékong (Sekong) | province | LA-XE |
Explore the subdivisions of Laos, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Laos's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Laos Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Laos's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Laos.
For geographical info about Laos, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.