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Uganda country code: +256

Local time UTC+3

Country code

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+256

A mobile number from abroad: +256 712 345678. Mobile numbers have 9 digits after the country code.

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How to call Uganda from abroad

Dial your exit code, then 256, then the number without its leading 0. On a mobile you can type + instead of the exit code.

Calling fromExit codeDial
United States011011 256 712 345678
Canada011011 256 712 345678
United Kingdom0000 256 712 345678
Sweden0000 256 712 345678
Norway0000 256 712 345678
Germany0000 256 712 345678
Any mobile++256 712 345678

Phone numbers in Uganda

Example numbers and prefixes: libphonenumber-js 1.13.15 (Google libphonenumber metadata). Updated .

Time zone in Uganda

Uganda is on UTC+3.

Source: countries-and-timezones 3.11.0 (IANA tz database).

Uganda country code questions

What is the country code for Uganda?

+256. Dial your exit code or +, then 256, then the local number without its leading 0.

How do I call Uganda from the US or Canada?

Dial 011 256 712 345678. 011 is the exit code from the US and Canada.

How do I call Uganda from the UK or Europe?

Dial 00 256 712 345678. On a mobile you can dial +256 712 345678 instead.

What do mobile numbers in Uganda start with?

After +256, mobile numbers start with 7, for example +256 712 345678.

How many digits does a Uganda mobile number have?

9 digits after the country code +256, for example +256 712 345678.

What time zone is Uganda in?

UTC+3.

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