Uganda
The international dialing code for Uganda is +256 (ISO UG). Dial 00256 from Europe, 011256 from the US/Canada, or +256 from any mobile.
How to call Uganda
Replace "local number" with the actual phone number, dropping any leading zero.
Other countries in Africa
FAQ — Uganda
Which country has the code +256?
+256 is the dialing code for Uganda (ISO UG). It is written 00256… when dialed from Europe, 011256… from the US/Canada, or "+256…" from a mobile.
What is the country code for Uganda?
The international dialing code for Uganda is +256. The ISO-3166 alpha-2 code is UG.
How do I call Uganda from the US or Canada?
Dial 011 256 followed by the local number in Uganda, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+256…" also works.
How do I call Uganda from Europe?
Dial 00 256 followed by the local number in Uganda, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+256…" also works.
What does the "+" mean before the code?
"+" is a universal placeholder for the international direct dialing (IDD) prefix on mobile phones. "+256…" works from any country because the phone replaces "+" with the local IDD prefix automatically (00 in Europe, 011 in the US).