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Uganda country code: +256

To call Uganda from abroad, dial +256 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial Uganda

  1. 1. Start with +256. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
  2. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Ugandain Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +256 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
0712 345678 → +256 712 345678
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Uganda at a glance

Country code
+256
Main language
Swahili
Time zone
UTC+3 all year
Kitaphone rate
$0.88/min landline · $0.87/min mobile
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Questions about calling Uganda

What is the country code for Uganda?
+256. From outside Uganda, dial +256 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Uganda from abroad?
Write it in international form: 0712 345678 becomes +256 712 345678.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Uganda?
Yes. Numbers in Uganda are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +256.
What time zone is Uganda in?
UTC+3 all year. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Uganda?
The main language is Swahili.
How much does it cost to call Uganda?
$0.88 per minute to landlines and $0.87 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Uganda need an app?
No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.

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