Country Calling Codes

Country Calling Code for Uganda: +256

The country calling code for Uganda is +256. Dial it after your international exit code when calling Uganda from abroad.

Quick facts: Uganda

Country calling code+256
ISO code (alpha-2)UG
ISO code (alpha-3)UGA
ISO numeric code800
CapitalKampala
RegionAfrica — Eastern Africa
CurrencyUgandan shilling (UGX)
LanguagesEnglish, Swahili
Internet domain.ug
Area241,550 km²
Coordinates1, 32

How to call Uganda from abroad

Dial your country's international exit code (for example 011 from the USA and Canada, or 00 from most of Europe), then the country calling code +256, then the local number. In most countries, drop the leading trunk 0 from the local number when dialling internationally.

Frequently asked questions

What is the country calling code for Uganda?

The country calling code for Uganda is +256.

How do I call Uganda from another country?

Dial your international exit code, then +256, then the local number (dropping any leading trunk 0 in most countries).

What is the capital of Uganda?

The capital of Uganda is Kampala.

What is the ISO country code for Uganda?

Uganda is UG (alpha-2) / UGA (alpha-3).

Neighbouring countries

+243 — DR Congo+254 — Kenya+250 — Rwanda+211 — South Sudan+255 — Tanzania

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