Country Code +256
Uganda uses the international dialing code +256
+256
Which Country Has Code +256?
Uganda uses the international dialing code
+256.
How to Call Uganda from the US
| Method | Dial Sequence | Example |
|---|---|---|
| From a landline | 011 + 256 + local number |
011-256-XXX-XXXX |
| From a mobile phone | +256 + local number |
+256-XXX-XXXX |
| Using a calling card | Access # + 011 + 256 + local number |
1-800-XXX + 011-256-XXX-XXXX |
Important: When dialing from a US landline, always start with
011 (the US international access code).
From a mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead by pressing and holding the 0 key.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Dial 011 — the US exit code for international calls
- Dial 256 — the country code for Uganda
- Dial the local area code (if applicable, drop any leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda uses the international dialing code +256.
This code is assigned to Uganda by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
To call Uganda from the US, dial
011 + 256 + local phone number.
From a mobile phone, you can also use +256
followed by the local number. The 011 prefix is the US
international access code required when calling from a landline.
Uganda Quick Info
| Country |
Uganda |
|---|---|
| Dialing Code | +256 |
| ISO-2 Code | ug |
| ISO-3 Code | UGA |
| Capital | Kampala |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 32,369,558 |
| Currency | Ugandan shilling |
| Domain | ug |
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