Uganda country code
+256 is the country code of Uganda. From the US, dial 011 256 712 345678; from a mobile phone, dial +256 712 345678.
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How to dial Uganda
Dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, then 256 without the plus sign, then the local number. Exit codes from ten large calling countries:
The example is a mobile number in Uganda, written locally as 0712 345678. Leave out the leading 0 when you dial it with the country code.
Time in Uganda and the best time to call
Uganda is on UTC+3. Compared with New York its clock is +8 h, with London +3 h and with Dubai -1 h (today's offsets, daylight saving included).
Uganda does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so the offset stays UTC+3 all year.
Business hours in Uganda run 09:00–18:00 local time on working days. On other clocks that is:
The weekend in Uganda is Sunday.
How numbers in Uganda are built
A number in Uganda is the country code +256 followed by a national number of 9 digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.
Written locally as 0712 345678, an example mobile number in Uganda is dialed as +256 712 345678 from abroad.
To call out of Uganda, dial 000, then the other country's code and number. On a mobile phone you can type + instead of 000.
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A call or message from +256 you don't recognize
The country code shows which country's numbering plan a number is registered in. It doesn't show who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed, so a +256 number isn't proof that the person is in Uganda.
- Don't call back an unfamiliar international number, especially after a single ring. A missed call that tempts you to return it is a known callback trap, and a call to a premium-rate number can cost far more than a normal one.
- Never share verification codes, passwords or card details with someone who contacts you unprompted, whichever country the number appears to be from.
- If calls or messages keep coming, block the number and report it through your mobile carrier.
- Most calls from Uganda are ordinary calls from family, friends, colleagues and businesses. If you are expecting one, save the number once the person has confirmed it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Uganda?
The country code for Uganda is +256. From abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then +256 without the plus sign, then the local number. Written locally as 0712 345678, an example mobile number in Uganda is dialed as +256 712 345678 from abroad.
What's the exit code to dial Uganda from a mobile?
On a mobile phone you can skip exit codes altogether: type +256 and then the local number. From a landline, dial 011 from the US or Canada, 00 from the UK and most of Europe, or your own country's exit code first.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Uganda?
Yes. Leave out the leading 0 after the country code: dial +256, then the rest of the number.
What time is it in Uganda, and when is a good time to call?
Uganda is on UTC+3. Business hours there (09:00–18:00) are 06:00–15:00 UTC, 01:00–10:00 in New York and 06:00–15:00 in London.
How many digits is a phone number in Uganda?
A number in Uganda has 9 digits after the country code +256, not counting a leading trunk digit.
How much does it cost to call Uganda?
With QuikRing a call to Uganda costs $1.06/min to a mobile and $0.84/min to a landline, charged per started minute. You call from your browser, so there is no SIM card, roaming plan or app to set up.
Who is calling me from +256?
The code shows which country's numbering plan a number belongs to, not who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed. Don't call back an unknown number, block it if it keeps calling, and report it through your mobile carrier.