Current time in Laos

04:51:14

Friday, October 30, 2026

UTC+7 10 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Vientiane

Time zone of Laos

The time in Laos (Vientiane) follows the Asia/Vientiane time zone, currently UTC+7. 10 hours ahead of Brasília.

Laos

04:51:14

Brasília

18:51:14

How to call or schedule a meeting with Laos

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 19:00 in Laos; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 04:00 (next day) there. Business hours do not overlap, so agree on a time outside the working day on one side.

Laos: sunrise today at 06:07 · sunset at 17:38 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital: Vientiane
Continent: Asia
Area: 236,800 km² (91,429 sq mi)
Population: about 6.4 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency: Lao kip (LAK)
Languages: Lao, French, English
Calling code: +856
Internet domain: .la

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

China +1 h
Myanmar −0 h 30 min
Cambodia same time
Thailand same time
Vietnam same time

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Laos right now.

More countries: Asia

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Laos?

10 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Laos changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Laos in?

Laos follows Asia/Vientiane, currently UTC+7. The reference location is Vientiane.

Does Laos have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Laos does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Laos from Brazil?

Business hours do not overlap, so one side will need to take the call outside of the usual 9:00–18:00 workday.

What is the capital of Laos?

The capital of Laos is Vientiane. The country covers about 236,800 km². Continent: Asia.

What currency and calling code does Laos use?

The currency is the Lao kip (LAK). To call from abroad, dial +856 before the number. Websites use the .la domain.