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The current time in Vientiane, Laos is shown live on this page. Vientiane is in the Asia/Vientiane timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+07:00 (GMT+7). Vientiane does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset of UTC+07:00 remains constant year-round. Vientiane has a population of approximately 948,477 people. Vientiane uses LAK and the international calling code for Laos is ++856.
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Timezone
Asia/Vientiane
UTC offset
UTC+07:00
Standard
ICT
DST
No regular shift
Local time guide
Use this page when you need the live local time in Vientiane for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 6 hours behind Vientiane. New York is currently 11 hours behind Vientiane.
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Timezone
Asia/Vientiane
UTC Offset
UTC+07:00
Abbreviation
GMT+7
DST
Not active
Region
Southeast Asia
Country
Laos
State / Area
Vientiane
Calling Code
+856
Nearest timezone boundary
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Hanoi, approximately 479 km away. Hanoi uses the Asia/Ho Chi Minh timezone. When it is the current time in Vientiane, the time in Hanoi is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Vientiane is located in Laos, Laos, in the Asia continent. The primary language spoken here is LO. The city has a population of approximately 948,477, ranking it #242 in Laos by size. For timezone purposes, Vientiane uses Asia/Vientiane (UTC+07:00). It does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays consistent year-round.
Travel and calls
Vientiane does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Vientiane does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Vientiane. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Based on Vientiane's latitude (18.0°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 13.1 hours, with sunrise around 5:28 AM and sunset around 6:32 PM. Being near the equator, Vientiane experiences relatively consistent daylight year-round, with only small seasonal variation.
Best time to call
For work calls, the standard business window in Vientiane is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+7. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Vientiane (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 3 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Vientiane time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Vientiane and London is 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Vientiane time (3 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Vientiane does not observe DST, so its UTC offset of UTC+07:00 stays constant year-round. This makes it a reliable reference point for long-term scheduling.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Vientiane uses LAK and the calling code for Laos is +856. Languages spoken here include LO. The city has a population of around 948,477, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Southeast Asia.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 479 km away at Hanoi (ICT). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
Popular conversions
The most relevant time conversions for Vientiane are with nearby Southeast Asia cities and major global hubs in different timezones.
Timezone boundaries nearby
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than Vientiane. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
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