
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Vang Vieng, a city in Vientiane, Laos in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Vang Vieng — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Vang Vieng | |
| State | Vientiane | |
| Country | Laos | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 25,000 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Vientiane | #1 of 5 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 | 243 | |
| In Feet | 797 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 18.92 | |
| Longitude | 102.45 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 18.924° N 102.448° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 55' 25" N 102° 26' 52" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 55.41' N 102° 26.87' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Sangkhom, Thailand (97 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 | 🔥 05:49 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:41 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 51m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Vientiane |
Vang Vieng is a city situated in Vientiane, Laos, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Vang Vieng as a Populated Place. 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
The latitude and longitude of Vang Vieng pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 243 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Vang Vieng on the map
Vang Vieng 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 Vang Vieng 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. › Vang Vieng exchange rates
To ring a number in Vang Vieng 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 Vang Vieng and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Vang Vieng ranks #1 of 5 cities in Vientiane. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Vientiane market. › Cities near Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng has a recorded population of approximately 25,000 people. That places it #1 of 5 cities with population data in Vientiane. Browse more cities in Vientiane for comparison.
Vang Vieng keeps UTC +07:00. Today the sun rises around 05:49 AM and sets around 06:41 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Vang Vieng price in Lao kip (LAK), written with the symbol ₭. Check live rates on our Vang Vieng currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Vang Vieng lands you closest to Sangkhom, Thailand, about 97 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Vang Vieng sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.