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Uganda Country Code — +256
+256 is the international dialling code for Uganda. Numbers in Uganda start with this prefix when dialled from abroad.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | Uganda |
| Dialling code | +256 |
| ISO code | UG / UGA |
| Region | Africa · Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Capital | Kampala |
| Languages | en-UG,lg,sw,ar |
| Currency | UGX — Uganda Shilling |
| Internet TLD | .ug |
How to call Uganda
To call Uganda from another country, dial your international access prefix, then 256, then the local number.
- From the United States or Canada: 011 256, then the local number.
- From most other countries: 00 256, then the local number (some countries use 0011, 010 or another carrier prefix — check your operator).
- From a mobile phone abroad: +256 works on almost every network.
Other countries in Africa
Algeria +213Angola +244Benin +229Botswana +267British Indian Ocean Territory +246Burkina Faso +226Burundi +257Cameroon +237Cape Verde +238Central African Republic +236Chad +235Comoros +269Congo - Brazzaville +242Congo - Kinshasa +243Côte d’Ivoire +225Djibouti +253Egypt +20Equatorial Guinea +240
Frequently asked questions
What country is +256?
+256 is the international dialling code for Uganda, with capital Kampala.
How do I call Uganda from the US?
Dial 011, then 256, then the local number. From a mobile phone you can also dial +256 followed by the local number.