Current time in Laos
Indochina Time (ICT) · UTC+7 · Capital: Vientiane
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About Laos
Laos, officially known as the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), is one of the poorest nations in Southeast Asia. A mountainous and landlocked country, Laos borders with Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, Thailand to the west, and Myanmar and China to the north. Its capital is Vientiane. While nearby Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia have a developed tourist economy, Laos has strangely been forgotten. A situation which is changing fast however, with tourism being the most quickly developing sector in Laos, with an increasing number of tourists visiting it every year.
Squeezed between its vastly larger neighbours, Laos was often the target of imperialist attacks. It was created as an entity in 1353, when warlord Fa Ngum became the king of the self proclaimed kingdom of Lane Xang.
The Lao currency is the kip. The Laos flag has three horizontal stripes, two red stripes at the top and bottom, with a blue stripe in the middle that has a white circle in the center.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Laos in?
Laos uses Indochina Time (ICT), which is UTC+7 at the moment.
How many time zones does Laos have?
Laos has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+7 right now.
Does Laos observe daylight saving time?
No. Laos does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+7 all year round.
What time is it in Vientiane right now?
Vientiane, the capital of Laos, is on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Laos and London?
Laos is currently 6 hours ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Laos and New York?
Laos is currently 11 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Laos?
Office hours in Laos (9:00–17:00 local time) are 02:00–10:00 in London and 22:00–06:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Asia are on the same time as Laos?
Right now these countries in Asia share UTC+7: Cambodia, Indonesia, Mongolia, Thailand, Vietnam.
What is the dialling code for Laos?
The international dialling code for Laos is +856.