Dialling Code for Uganda
How to call Uganda from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Uganda is +256. To call Uganda from the UK, dial 00 then 256, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 256. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +256 directly.
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Uganda calling details
| Country code | +256 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .ug |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Kampala |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
| DR Congo | +243 |
|---|---|
| Kenya | +254 |
| Rwanda | +250 |
| South Sudan | +211 |
| Tanzania | +255 |
Uganda in context
- Uganda covers 241,550 km², making it the 79th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 190 people per km² ranks 54th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania.
- Uganda is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 45,905,417 people, Uganda holds about 10.5% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 3.1% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Uganda is a member state of the United Nations.
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Calling Uganda — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Uganda?
The dialling code for Uganda is +256.
How do I call Uganda from the UK?
To call Uganda from the UK, dial 00 256 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Uganda from the US?
To call Uganda from the US, dial 011 256 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +256 dialling code?
No — +256 is used exclusively by Uganda.
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