Current Date And Time In Vientiane, Laos
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Vientiane, a city in Vientiane Prefecture, Laos in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Vientiane — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Vientiane | |
| State | Vientiane Prefecture | |
| Country | Laos | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 840,940 | |
| Area | 3,920.00 km² (1,513.52 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | National Capital | |
| Population Rank in Vientiane Prefecture | #1 of 1 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Lao Kip | |
| Code ISO-4217 | LAK | |
| Symbol | ₭ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +856 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .la | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 174 | |
| In Feet | 571 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 17.97 | |
| Longitude | 102.6 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 17.967° N 102.6° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 58' 0" N 102° 35' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 58' N 102° 36' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Si Chiang Mai, Thailand (2 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +07:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:50 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:39 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 49m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 01000 - 01170 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Vientiane | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1560-01-01 |
Vientiane is a city situated in Vientiane Prefecture, Laos, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Vientiane as a National Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Vientiane Prefecture
The latitude and longitude of Vientiane pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 174 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Vientiane on the map
Vientiane runs on UTC +07:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Vientiane run on Lao Kip (LAK), shown with the symbol ₭. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Vientiane exchange rates
To ring a number in Vientiane from outside Laos, dial +856 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Vientiane and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Vientiane ranks #1 of 1 cities in Vientiane Prefecture. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Vientiane Prefecture market. › Cities near Vientiane
Vientiane has a recorded population of approximately 840,940 people. That places it #1 of 1 cities with population data in Vientiane Prefecture. Browse more cities in Vientiane Prefecture for comparison.
Vientiane spans approximately 3,920.00 square kilometers (1,513.52 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Vientiane is part of Vientiane Prefecture in Laos. It is classified as a National Capital.
Vientiane keeps UTC +07:00. Today the sun rises around 05:50 AM and sets around 06:39 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Vientiane price in Lao kip (LAK), written with the symbol ₭. Check live rates on our Vientiane currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Vientiane lands you closest to Si Chiang Mai, Thailand, about 2 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Vientiane sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
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