Uganda Country Code: +256
The country code for Uganda is +256
Country code +256 is for Uganda
Quick Reference
Number Formats
+256 7XX XXX XXXStarts with 7
+256 XX XXX XXXXStarts with 2, 3, 4
Major Cities & Area Codes
41Capital city
Dial: +256 41 XXX XXXX
41Shares code with Kampala
Dial: +256 41 XXX XXXX
471Dial: +256 471 XXX XXXX
473Dial: +256 473 XXX XXXX
485Dial: +256 485 XXX XXXX
43Dial: +256 43 XXX XXXX
45Dial: +256 45 XXX XXXX
483Dial: +256 483 XXX XXXX
Quick Tips
- Drop the leading 0 when dialing from outside Uganda.
- Mobile numbers start with 7 and are 9 digits after the country code.
- Landline area codes vary by region, typically 2-3 digits long.
- All numbers in Uganda are now 9 digits after the country code.
Important Note
When calling within Uganda, keep the leading 0. When calling from abroad, replace the 0 with +256.
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