Uganda Dialing Code (+256)
The country calling code for Uganda is +256. Type a local number below to get its international form, and see how to dial Uganda from anywhere.
Type a local Uganda phone number to see its international form.
Note Drop the leading 0 when dialling from abroad: +256 41 123 4567.
How to dial Uganda
The + in +256 stands for your local exit code (011 in the US and Canada, 00 across most of Europe, 000 in Uganda itself). Any GSM mobile lets you dial the + directly.
Uganda dialing reference
| Country calling code | +256 |
| ISO country code | UG |
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Exit / IDD code (from Uganda) | 000 |
| Example number | 041 123 4567 |
| International format | +256 411234567 |
Calling Uganda step by step
- 01 Start with your exit code — 011 in the US and Canada, 00 in the UK and Europe, or + on any mobile.
- 02 Dial the Uganda country code 256.
- 03 Add the local number without its leading 0 trunk prefix — e.g. 411234567.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Uganda?
The country calling code for Uganda is +256 (ISO code UG). You dial it after your own country's exit code — or type + on a mobile — before the local number.
How do I call Uganda from the US?
From the United States, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 256 (the Uganda country code), then the local number without its trunk prefix. For example: 011 256 411234567.
How do I call Uganda from the UK or Europe?
From the UK and most of Europe, dial 00 (the exit code), then 256, then the local number. For example: 00 256 411234567. On any mobile you can dial +256 411234567 instead.
What is the format of a Uganda phone number?
A typical Uganda number looks like 041 123 4567. Drop the leading 0 when dialling from abroad: +256 41 123 4567.