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Uganda Country Code +256
+256 is the international calling code for Uganda. Most phone numbers there have 9 digits, written 0712 345678 inside Uganda and +256 712 345678 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Uganda at a glance
- Country calling code
- +256
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 9 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +256 712 345678
- Same number, inside the country
- 0712 345678
- Time zone
- East Africa Time (Africa/Kampala)
- Capital
- Kampala
- Languages
- English and Swahili
- Currency
- UGX
- ISO country code
- UG
How to call Uganda
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 256.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+256 712 345678
From inside Uganda
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
0712 345678
To call out of Uganda, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Uganda
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, toll-free and premium rate numbers. Mobile numbers have 9 digits. What each line type means.
Area codes in Uganda
All 13 area codes of Uganda, with where each is and how to dial it. Inside Uganda the area code is dialled with the 0 in front; from abroad, leave it out.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 041 | +256 41 | Kampala |
| 043 | +256 43 | Jinja |
| 045 | +256 45 | Mbale |
| 046 | +256 46 | Mityana |
| 0464 | +256 464 | Mubende |
| 0465 | +256 465 | Masindi |
| 0471 | +256 471 | Gulu |
| 0473 | +256 473 | Lira |
| 0476 | +256 476 | Arua |
| 0481 | +256 481 | Masaka |
| 0483 | +256 483 | Fort Portal |
| 0485 | +256 485 | Mbarara |
| 0486 | +256 486 | Kabale/Rukungiri/Kisoro |
Networks with number ranges in Uganda
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Uganda, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- MTN
- Airtel
- LycaMobile
- Africell
- Hamilton Telecom
- Smile
- Talkio
- UTL
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Phone numbers in Uganda: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Uganda?
The country calling code for Uganda is +256. Put it in front of the number when you call Uganda from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Uganda.
How do I call Uganda from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 256, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 0712 345678 inside Uganda is dialled as +256 712 345678 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Uganda?
Only when you call from inside Uganda. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 0712 345678 becomes +256 712 345678.
How many digits does a phone number in Uganda have?
Most phone numbers in Uganda have 9 digits after the country code.
What is the international dialing prefix in Uganda?
To call another country from Uganda, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
What are the area codes in Uganda?
Uganda has 13 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 041 for Kampala, 043 for Jinja, 045 for Mbale and 046 for Mityana.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Uganda?
Number ranges in Uganda were first allocated to networks including MTN, Airtel, LycaMobile, Africell, Hamilton Telecom and Smile. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Uganda in?
Uganda is on East Africa Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Uganda?
Yes. Enter any number with +256, or choose Uganda as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.