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Ban Kèngkok, Savannakhet Province, Laos – Laos Flag

Current Date And Time In Ban Kèngkok, Laos

Sunday, 26 July 2026
03:03:32 ICT
Currency: Lao Kip (LAK)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Population: 15,658

✈️ Ban Kèngkok, Savannakhet Province, Laos - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Ban Kèngkok, Savannakhet Province, 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 Ban Kèngkok.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Ban Kèngkok 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 Ban Kèngkok — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Laos, which includes Ban Kèngkok, 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 Ban Kèngkok.

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 Ban Kèngkok. 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 Ban Kèngkok.

🚔
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 Ban Kèngkok for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Ban Kèngkok
Regional Airport • ZVK
Savannakhet Airport
48
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Ban Kèngkok From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ban Kèngkok 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)1,685 km1,047 mi~ 2h 44m
Tokyo (Japan)4,019 km2,497 mi~ 5h 29m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,251 km3,263 mi~ 6h 56m
Sydney (Australia)7,418 km4,609 mi~ 9h 29m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,381 km5,829 mi~ 11h 47m
Paris (France)9,543 km5,930 mi~ 11h 59m
London (United Kingdom)9,601 km5,966 mi~ 12h 03m
Los Angeles (United States)12,758 km7,928 mi~ 15h 46m
Toronto (Canada)13,316 km8,274 mi~ 16h 25m
New York (United States)13,659 km8,487 mi~ 16h 49m

✈ 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 Ban Kèngkok, 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 Ban Kèngkok 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 Time3:03 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Ban Kèngkok to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:03 AM on Sunday in Ban Kèngkok. 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 Ban Kèngkok 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 Ban Kèngkok
New York (United States)Sat, 4:03 PM11h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 1:03 PM14h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 4:03 PM11h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 9:03 PM6h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 10:03 PM5h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 12:03 AM3h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 4:03 AM1h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 5:03 AM2h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 6:03 AM3h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 8:03 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 Ban Kèngkok — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Ban Kèngkok 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
₭ 25,767.75
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 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Ban Kèngkok

Knowing which languages are used in Ban Kèngkok 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 Ban Kèngkok. 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
Ban Dônghén (Savannakhet Province, Laos)19 mi30 kmNNE
⬆️
Chanuman (Amnat Charoen, Thailand)20 mi31 kmSW
⬆️
Don Tan (Mukdahan, Thailand)20 mi33 kmWSW
⬆️
Ban Xénô (Savannakhet Province, Laos)21 mi34 kmNW
⬆️
Khemarat (Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand)28 mi45 kmSouth (S)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Ban Kèngkok

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Ban Kèngkok is the Great Wall of China (China), about 2,856 km away. Straight-line distances from Ban Kèngkok 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), China2,856 km1,775 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India3,038 km1,888 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan7,180 km4,461 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,014 km5,601 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico15,622 km9,707 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil16,637 km10,338 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru19,577 km12,165 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Ban Kèngkok, 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 Ban Kèngkok and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Ban Kèngkok.

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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🧭 Ban Kèngkok's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Ban Kèngkok

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Ban Kèngkok. 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 Ban Kèngkok — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Ban Kèngkok

Ban Kèngkok 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 Ban Kèngkok

The closest airport to Ban Kèngkok is Savannakhet Airport (ZVK), about 48 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 Ban Kèngkok From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Ban Kèngkok 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 Ban Kèngkok gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Ban Kèngkok

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

🔎 Explore More About Ban Kèngkok

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Ban Kèngkok

What side of the road do people drive on in Ban Kèngkok?

Ban Kèngkok, 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 Ban Kèngkok use?

Ban Kèngkok 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 Ban Kèngkok?

In Ban Kèngkok, 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 Ban Kèngkok?

Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) is the nearest airport to Ban Kèngkok, about 48 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Ban Kèngkok 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 Ban Kèngkok?

Ban Kèngkok shares the official and regional languages of Savannakhet Province 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 Ban Kèngkok?

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