Country calling code
+598 Uruguay country code
Uruguay’s international calling code is +598. To call a Uruguay number from another country, dial your exit code, then 598, then the local number without the leading 0.
- Calling code
- +598
- ISO 3166 code
- UY · 858
- Exit code (calling out)
- 00
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- 0
- Number length
- 4–13 digits
- Time zones
- Montevideo
- Local time
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How to call Uruguay
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +598 94 231 234 |
| United States & Canada | 011 598 94 231 234 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 598 94 231 234 |
| Australia | 0011 598 94 231 234 |
| Inside Uruguay | 094 231 234 |
Inside Uruguay, numbers are written with the trunk prefix 0 (for example 094 231 234). Drop that 0 when you dial from abroad.
Uruguay phone number format
A sample mobile number in Uruguay is written +598 94 231 234 internationally, 094 231 234 locally, and +59894231234 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 4–13 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from Uruguay
To call another country from a Uruguay landline, start with the exit code 00, then the destination country code. On a mobile phone, holding 0 to type + works everywhere and replaces the exit code.
Missed call from +598?
If you don’t know anyone in Uruguay, 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 +598 code?
+598 is the international calling code of Uruguay (UY). No other country uses it.
How do I call Uruguay from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 598, then the local number without the leading 0. From a mobile phone you can simply type +598 94 231 234.
How many digits are in a Uruguay phone number?
National numbers in Uruguay are 4–13 digits long after the +598 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +598 94 231 234.
Can I find the location of a +598 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.