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Current Date And Time In Borikhan, Laos

Monday, 27 July 2026
02:27:19 ICT
Currency: Lao Kip (LAK)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Population: 18,354

✈️ Borikhan, Bolikhamsai, Laos - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Borikhan, Bolikhamsai, Laos using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Borikhan.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Borikhan with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Borikhan — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Laos, which includes Borikhan, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Laos before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Laos's time zone +07:00, country calling code +856 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .LA. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Borikhan.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+07:00
📞 Country Calling Code+856
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.LA

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Laos — police 191, ambulance 195, fire brigade 190. Store these in your phone before you reach Borikhan. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Borikhan.

🚔
Police
191
🚑
Ambulance
195
🚒
Fire
190

📊 Laos At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Laos — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.607
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
69.2
years
📚
Literacy Rate
75.6%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$2,124
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
1.2%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Laos development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Borikhan for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Borikhan
Local Airport • XKH
Xieng Khouang Airport
Xieng Khouang, LA
115
km away
Nearest Major Airport
International Airport • VTE
Wattay International Airport
Vientiane, LA
138
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Borikhan's exact coordinates, or Pakxan's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Borikhan From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Borikhan to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Singapore (Singapore)1,914 km1,189 mi~ 3h
Tokyo (Japan)4,000 km2,486 mi~ 5h 27m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,028 km3,124 mi~ 6h 40m
Sydney (Australia)7,699 km4,784 mi~ 9h 48m
Paris (France)9,262 km5,755 mi~ 11h 39m
London (United Kingdom)9,319 km5,791 mi~ 11h 43m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,653 km5,998 mi~ 12h 06m
Los Angeles (United States)12,669 km7,872 mi~ 15h 39m
Toronto (Canada)13,090 km8,134 mi~ 16h 09m
New York (United States)13,420 km8,339 mi~ 16h 32m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Borikhan, Laos is set to Indochina Time (ICT) with a current offset of UTC +07:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Borikhan requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneIndochina Time (ICT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +07:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time2:27 AM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Borikhan to Major World Cities

It is currently 2:27 AM on Monday in Borikhan. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Borikhan right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Borikhan
New York (United States)Sun, 3:27 PM11h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 12:27 PM14h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 3:27 PM11h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 8:27 PM6h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 9:27 PM5h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 11:27 PM3h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 3:27 AM1h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 4:27 AM2h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 5:27 AM3h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 7:27 AM5h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Borikhan — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Borikhan is the Lao kip (LAK), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
₭ 22,649.99
LAK
€ 1 Euro
₭ 25,762.10
LAK
£ 1 British Pound
₭ 30,168.64
LAK
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
₭ 15,809.69
LAK
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
₭ 16,060.97
LAK

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Borikhan

Knowing which languages are used in Borikhan helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Lao

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Borikhan. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Pakxan (Bolikhamsai, Laos)12 mi20 kmSSW
⬆️
Bueng Kan (Bueng Kan, Thailand)15 mi24 kmSSW
⬆️
Pakkading (Bolikhamsai, Laos)24 mi39 kmSE
⬆️
Bung Khla (Bueng Kan, Thailand)24 mi39 kmSE
⬆️
Si Wilai (Bueng Kan, Thailand)26 mi42 kmSouth (S)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Borikhan

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Borikhan is the Great Wall of China (China), about 2,693 km away. Straight-line distances from Borikhan to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China2,693 km1,674 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India2,794 km1,736 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan6,937 km4,310 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,742 km5,432 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico15,450 km9,600 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil16,550 km10,284 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru19,294 km11,989 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Borikhan shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Bolikhamsai and Laos. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Bolikhamsai Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Bolikhamsai, including major hub cities.
✈️ Laos Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Laos.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Borikhan, Laos runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type A/B/C socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Borikhan and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Borikhan.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
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🧭 Borikhan's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Borikhan

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Borikhan. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Borikhan — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Borikhan

Borikhan keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Laos. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Borikhan

The closest airport to Borikhan is Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH), about 115 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Borikhan From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Borikhan needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Borikhan gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Borikhan

Borikhan rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Borikhan — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Borikhan

ℹ️ Borikhan OverviewSee the full profile of Borikhan — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Borikhan MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Borikhan for distance and direction.
💰 Borikhan CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Borikhan

What side of the road do people drive on in Borikhan?

Borikhan, like the rest of Laos, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Borikhan use?

Borikhan runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type A/B/C sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Borikhan?

In Borikhan, reach police on 191, ambulance on 195, fire brigade on 190. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Borikhan?

Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) is the nearest airport to Borikhan, about 115 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Borikhan in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Borikhan runs on Indochina Time (UTC +07:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Borikhan?

Borikhan shares the official and regional languages of Bolikhamsai and Laos — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Borikhan?

No — Borikhan uses the Lao kip (LAK), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Borikhan currency page for live rates.