International dialing code for
Uganda
+256
Africa·ISO UG
How to call Uganda
From Europe
00 256 local-number
From US / Canada
011 256 local-number
From mobile (universal)
+256 local-number
Replace "local number" with the actual phone number, dropping any leading zero.
Dial code
+256
ISO-2
UG
Region
Africa
Flag
🇺🇬
Other countries in Africa
FAQ — Uganda
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).