Country calling code
+256 Uganda country code
Uganda’s international calling code is +256. To call a Uganda number from another country, dial your exit code, then 256, then the local number without the leading 0.
- Calling code
- +256
- ISO 3166 code
- UG · 800
- Exit code (calling out)
- 00[057]
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- 0
- Number length
- 9 digits
- Time zones
- Kampala
- Local time
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How to call Uganda
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +256 712 345678 |
| United States & Canada | 011 256 712 345678 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 256 712 345678 |
| Australia | 0011 256 712 345678 |
| Inside Uganda | 0712 345678 |
Inside Uganda, numbers are written with the trunk prefix 0 (for example 0712 345678). Drop that 0 when you dial from abroad.
Uganda phone number format
A sample mobile number in Uganda is written +256 712 345678 internationally, 0712 345678 locally, and +256712345678 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 9 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from Uganda
To call another country from a Uganda landline, start with the exit code 00[057], then the destination country code. On a mobile phone, holding 0 to type + works everywhere and replaces the exit code.
Missed call from +256?
If you don’t know anyone in Uganda, be careful with short missed calls from international numbers. “One-ring” scams hope you call back a premium-rate line. Don’t return the call, don’t share codes sent by SMS, and block the number if it keeps calling. A genuine contact will usually leave a message or text.
Frequently asked questions
Which country uses the +256 code?
+256 is the international calling code of Uganda (UG). No other country uses it.
How do I call Uganda from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 256, then the local number without the leading 0. From a mobile phone you can simply type +256 712 345678.
How many digits are in a Uganda phone number?
National numbers in Uganda are 9 digits long after the +256 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +256 712 345678.
Can I find the location of a +256 number?
Not from the number alone. Enter the number in AI Family Locator and send a location request. Live GPS location appears only after the owner installs the app and approves sharing. A number lookup shows only numbering details, not a current location.