How to call Uganda: country code +256
The country code for Uganda is +256. From a mobile phone, press +, then 256 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
Local time in Uganda: --:--
Dial Uganda from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 256 (the country code for Uganda), then the number without its leading 0.
Calling Uganda from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 256 (the country code for Uganda), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 256 (the country code for Uganda), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 256 (the country code for Uganda), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 256 (the country code for Uganda), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 256 (the country code for Uganda), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 256, then the number without the leading 0. |
Codes for Uganda
| Country code | +256 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from Uganda) | 000 (or 005 or 007) |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Time zone | Africa/Kampala |
Inside Uganda, numbers start with the trunk prefix 0; drop it when calling from abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside Uganda | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 031 2345678 | +256 31 2345678 |
| Mobile | 0712 345678 | +256 712 345678 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for Uganda?
The country code for Uganda is +256.
How do I call Uganda from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 256 (the country code for Uganda), then the number without its leading 0.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from Uganda?
To call another country from Uganda, dial 000 first (or 005 or 007). From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in Uganda now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in Uganda and whether it is a good time to call.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Numbering data: ITU-T E.164 country codes via Google's libphonenumber; local time from the IANA time zone database.