Laos facts
| Capital | Vientiane |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, South-Eastern Asia (landlocked) |
| Area | 236,800 km² · 91,429 sq mi · 58,514,464 acres |
| Language | Lao |
| Demonym | Laotian |
| Currency | Laotian Kip (LAK) |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok · UTC+7 · 2:34 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +856 |
| Internet domain | .la |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types A, B, C |
| Capital coordinates | 17.9667, 102.6 |
Time difference
Vientiane is on UTC+7 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 1:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 10:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 6:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 5:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Laos is about 2.5% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Laos is about the same size as the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Vientiane to Washington, D.C.: about 13,692 km (8,508 mi) as the crow flies.
- Vientiane to London: about 9,299 km (5,778 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Laos shares land borders with 5 countries: Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Thailand, Vietnam.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Laos?
The capital of Laos is Vientiane.
How big is Laos?
Laos covers about 236,800 km² (91,429 sq mi), ranking 82 of 196 countries by area. It is about 2.5% of the size of the United States. It is about the same size as the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Laos in?
Vientiane uses UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) today. When it is noon in Vientiane, it is 1:00 a.m. in New York and 6:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Laos use?
Laos uses the Laotian Kip (LAK).
What is the country code for Laos?
The international calling code is +856. From the United States dial 011 856 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 856.
What language is spoken in Laos?
Official or national language: Lao.