UTC +07:00
ICT - Currently observed in Laos
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The IANA time zone identifier for Laos is
Asia/Vientiane
Time difference from Laos
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from Laos (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇱🇦 Laos |
| Region | Asia |
| Subregion | South-Eastern Asia |
| ISO Code | LA / LAO |
| IANA Zone | Asia/Vientiane |
| UTC Offset | +07:00 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | LAK - Lao Kip |
| Population | 7,400,000 |
| Area | 236,800 km² |
| Calling Code | ++856 |
| Languages | Lao |
| Cities | 3 |
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| City | Local Time | IANA Zone | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakse | 04:19 | Asia/Vientiane | - |
| Luang Prabang | 04:19 | Asia/Vientiane | - |
| Vientiane | 04:19 | Asia/Vientiane | Capital |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Laos? + −
The current local time in Laos is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
Asia/Vientiane,
currently at UTC+07:00 (ICT).
The exact time right now is
04:19:56
on Monday, 08 June 2026.
Does Laos observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
Laos is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC+07:00 (ICT).
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
Asia/Vientiane zone entry.
What UTC offset is Laos? + −
Laos is currently at UTC+07:00,
using the abbreviation ICT.
The IANA time zone identifier is
Asia/Vientiane.
To convert a time to or from Laos, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of Laos? + −
The capital of Laos is Vientiane.
It uses the
Asia/Vientiane IANA time zone.
See the Vientiane time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does Laos use? + −
Laos uses the Lao Kip
(
LAK) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++856.