Trip essentials for Laos.
Laos runs 230 V at 50 Hz on Type A, Type C, Type B, Type E, Type F. Its calling code is +856. A date there reads 14 ມີນາ 2026 and the time 15:09, as locals write them. Money shows as ₭1.235 (LAK). Traffic drives on the right.
Power
230 V · 50 Hz
Type A, Type C, Type B, Type E, Type F
Your plugs fit. Your 120 V gear must be dual-voltage (207–253 V here).
Phone
+856
A local number 020 1234 5678 dials from home as 011 856 2012345678.
Dates & time
14 ມີນາ 2026
15:09 — as written locally
Money
₭1.235
LAK — a sample amount, formatted locally
Traffic
Traffic drives on the right — look left first.
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