Vientiane, Lao PDR
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About Vientiane, Lao PDR
Vientiane is one of the cities of Laos (Lao PDR), a landlocked Southeast Asian country known for its mountainous terrain and Buddhist culture.
Time zone details
Vientiane observes Vientiane (Asia/Vientiane in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Lao PDR from abroad
The international dialing code for Lao PDR is +856. To call a phone number in Vientiane, dial your country's international access code, then +856, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Lao PDR
The official currency is LAK (₭). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Lao. Many businesses and tourist areas in Vientiane will also have English speakers.
Working with someone in Vientiane
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Vientiane, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.