AROUND THE CLOCK
The first meal before sunrise, an hour taken in the middle of the day, one drink once the night is deep. We list only what is genuinely open at this hour — and set the order you travel in.
Where are you headed
We open cities in the order Korean travellers actually visit them.
What we do
How it works
Open right now in Laos
16 places across 2 cities in Laos.
Cities in Laos
Before you go to Laos
| Time zone | UTC+7 |
|---|---|
| Currency | ₭ |
| Taxi base fare | ₭20,000 – ₭60,000 |
| Cards | 10 of 16 places take cards |
| Booking | all 16 listed places take walk-ins |
| Languages spoken | LO · EN |
Sources: Taxi base fare — aggregated data (numbeo.com) · Prices checked 2026-09-03 See the source for each item
What holds true across the country
Most places close at 11:30pm. Do not come expecting long nights.
Even the airport is reluctant. Change only what you will spend.
Starbucks arrived in Vientiane in 2022; beyond that there are almost no global chains.
The alms round is an act of religion, not a spectacle. From a distance, and without flash.
Getting between cities
The line that opened in 2021 runs Vientiane to Luang Prabang in two hours. It used to be ten hours of mountain road.
Seats fill quickly and buying at the station on the day is difficult.
The Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang road is all bends. Take the train where there is one.
Words that keep the night simple
If the words will not come, show the screen. Zoom puts the local script full-screen, which works better than speaking in a noisy taxi.
Categories listed in Laos
- Dining 8
- Cafe & dessert 4
- Massage & spa 2
- Bar & rooftop 2
Latest closing in Laos
- Riverside Beer GardenVientiane · 16:00–23:30
- Mekong Riverside GrillVientiane · 11:00–23:00
- Riverside Sunset BarLuang Prabang · 16:00–23:00
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Laos in?
Local time zone: UTC+7. Open/closed on this site is calculated in Laos local time.
Are cards accepted in Laos?
10 of the 16 listed places take cards. Each venue page says so under 'Before you go'.
Do I need a booking in Laos?
All 16 take walk-ins. If a booking becomes necessary, the venue page says so.
Is anything open late at night in Laos?
None among the places listed so far. Pick a city to see each closing time.
Other countries
8 places are listed in Ho Chi Minh. 4 stay open past midnight.
Open now & late night in Ho Chi Minh
ADmarked venues pay for advertising and appear first under Recommended. Hours, prices and location are checked and recorded to the same standard either way.