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Uruguay Country Code +598
+598 is the international calling code for Uruguay. Most phone numbers there have 8 digits, written 094 231 234 inside Uruguay and +598 94 231 234 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Uruguay at a glance
- Country calling code
- +598
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 8 digits (most numbers)
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +598 94 231 234
- Same number, inside the country
- 094 231 234
- Time zone
- Uruguay Standard Time (America/Montevideo)
- Capital
- Montevideo
- Languages
- Spanish
- Currency
- UYU
- ISO country code
- UY
How to call Uruguay
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 598.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+598 94 231 234
From inside Uruguay
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
094 231 234
To call out of Uruguay, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Uruguay
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, toll-free, premium rate and universal access number numbers. Mobile numbers have 8 digits. What each line type means.
Area codes in Uruguay
All 19 area codes of Uruguay, with where each is and how to dial it. Inside Uruguay the area code is dialled with the 0 in front; from abroad, leave it out.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | +598 2 | Montevideo |
| 042 | +598 42 | San Carlos |
| 0433 | +598 433 | Canelones |
| 0434 | +598 434 | San Jose de Mayo |
| 0435 | +598 435 | Florida |
| 0436 | +598 436 | Durazno |
| 0444 | +598 444 | Minas/Lavalleja |
| 0445 | +598 445 | Treinta y Tres |
| 0447 | +598 447 | Rocha |
| 0452 | +598 452 | Colonia del Scaramento |
| 0453 | +598 453 | Mercedes/Soriano |
| 0456 | +598 456 | Fray Bentos/Rio Negro |
| 0462 | +598 462 | Rivera |
| 0463 | +598 463 | Tacuarembo |
| 0464 | +598 464 | Melo/Cerro Largo |
| 0472 | +598 472 | Paysandu |
| 0473 | +598 473 | Salto |
| 0477 | +598 477 | Artigas |
| 04364 | +598 4364 | Trinidad/Flores |
Networks with number ranges in Uruguay
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Uruguay, 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.
- Antel
- Movistar
- Claro
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Phone numbers in Uruguay: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Uruguay?
The country calling code for Uruguay is +598. Put it in front of the number when you call Uruguay from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Uruguay.
How do I call Uruguay from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 598, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 094 231 234 inside Uruguay is dialled as +598 94 231 234 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Uruguay?
Only when you call from inside Uruguay. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 094 231 234 becomes +598 94 231 234.
How many digits does a phone number in Uruguay have?
Most phone numbers in Uruguay have 8 digits after the country code. Some special-service numbers (toll-free, premium-rate) are shorter or longer.
What is the international dialing prefix in Uruguay?
To call another country from Uruguay, 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 Uruguay?
Uruguay has 19 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 02 for Montevideo, 042 for San Carlos, 0433 for Canelones and 0434 for San Jose de Mayo.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Uruguay?
Number ranges in Uruguay were first allocated to networks including Antel, Movistar and Claro. 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 Uruguay in?
Uruguay is on Uruguay Standard Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Uruguay?
Yes. Enter any number with +598, or choose Uruguay 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.