Uruguay country code: +598
To call Uruguay from abroad, dial +598 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How to dial Uruguay
- 1. Start with +598. 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. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
- 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Uruguayin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +598 for you.
Dialing examples
- Mobile
- 094 231 234 → +598 94 231 234
- Landline
- Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.
Uruguay at a glance
- Country code
- +598
- Main language
- Spanish
- Time zone
- UTC−3 all year
- Kitaphone rate
- $0.15/min landline · $0.45/min mobile
Questions about calling Uruguay
- What is the country code for Uruguay?
- +598. From outside Uruguay, dial +598 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
- How do I dial a mobile number in Uruguay from abroad?
- Write it in international form: 094 231 234 becomes +598 94 231 234.
- Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Uruguay?
- Yes. Numbers in Uruguay are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +598.
- What time zone is Uruguay in?
- UTC−3 all year. Check the local time before you call.
- What language is spoken in Uruguay?
- The main language is Spanish.
- How much does it cost to call Uruguay?
- $0.15 per minute to landlines and $0.45 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
- Does the person in Uruguay 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.