Dialling Code for Uganda

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International dialling code +256

How to call Uganda from abroad

1Dial your exit code (00, 011 from US/Canada, or +)
2Dial +256 (Uganda country code)
3Dial the local number (remove any leading 0)
Example: +256 2 1234 5678

Facts last checked 31 August 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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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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