Uruguay country code
+598 is the country code of Uruguay. From the US, dial 011 598 94 231 234; from a mobile phone, dial +598 94 231 234.
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How to dial Uruguay
Dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, then 598 without the plus sign, then the local number. Exit codes from ten large calling countries:
The example is a mobile number in Uruguay, written locally as 094 231 234. Leave out the leading 0 when you dial it with the country code.
Time in Uruguay and the best time to call
Uruguay is on UTC-3. Compared with New York its clock is +2 h, with London -3 h and with Dubai -7 h (today's offsets, daylight saving included).
Uruguay does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so the offset stays UTC-3 all year.
Business hours in Uruguay run 09:00–18:00 local time on working days. On other clocks that is:
The weekend in Uruguay is Saturday and Sunday.
How numbers in Uruguay are built
A number in Uruguay is the country code +598 followed by a national number of 8 digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.
Written locally as 094 231 234, an example mobile number in Uruguay is dialed as +598 94 231 234 from abroad.
To call out of Uruguay, dial 00, then the other country's code and number. On a mobile phone you can type + instead of 00.
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A call or message from +598 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 +598 number isn't proof that the person is in Uruguay.
- 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 Uruguay 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 Uruguay?
The country code for Uruguay is +598. From abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then +598 without the plus sign, then the local number. Written locally as 094 231 234, an example mobile number in Uruguay is dialed as +598 94 231 234 from abroad.
What's the exit code to dial Uruguay from a mobile?
On a mobile phone you can skip exit codes altogether: type +598 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 Uruguay?
Yes. Leave out the leading 0 after the country code: dial +598, then the rest of the number.
What time is it in Uruguay, and when is a good time to call?
Uruguay is on UTC-3. Business hours there (09:00–18:00) are 12:00–21:00 UTC, 07:00–16:00 in New York and 12:00–21:00 in London.
How many digits is a phone number in Uruguay?
A number in Uruguay has 8 digits after the country code +598, not counting a leading trunk digit.
How much does it cost to call Uruguay?
With QuikRing a call to Uruguay costs $0.46/min to a mobile and $0.16/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 +598?
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.