Country Code +256

Uganda uses the international dialing code +256

+256

Which Country Has Code +256?

Uganda flag Uganda uses the international dialing code +256.

Looking for US area code 256?

256 is also a US area code in Alabama. A US number looks like (256) XXX-XXXX or +1 256 XXX XXXX. A number starting with +256 (no 1 in front) is an international call to Uganda.

How to Call a +256 Number from the US

Numbers in Uganda have 9 digits after +256. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +256 or 011 256.

Number From a US landline From a mobile
Mobile
starts with 07		 011 256 71X XXXXXX +256 71X XXXXXX
Landline
starts with 020, 03 or 04		 011 256 31 XXXXXXX +256 31 XXXXXXX
Toll-free
starts with 080		 011 256 800 XXXXXX +256 800 XXXXXX

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Uganda phone number format.

Got a Call From +256?

A number starting with +256 is registered in Uganda. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +256 number

  • •Mobile if the digits after +256 start with 7 (+256 71X XXXXXX).
  • •Premium rate if it starts with 90 after +256: never call these back.
  • •Local time: 9:02 PM in Kampala right now.
  • •Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
  • •Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
  • •Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

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Country Code +256 FAQ

Which country has country code 256?
+256 is the country code of Uganda. Numbers have 9 digits after +256.
Is a +256 number a mobile or a landline?
In Uganda, mobile numbers start with 7 after +256, for example +256 71X XXXXXX. Other numbers are landlines or special services.
What time is it in Uganda right now?
It is 9:02 PM on Friday in Kampala (UTC+3), 7 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT.
Are some +256 numbers premium rate?
Yes. In Uganda, premium-rate numbers start with 90 after +256. Calling one back can cost far more than an ordinary international call, which is what one-ring scams rely on.
How do I call a +256 number from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011 256 71X XXXXXX, without the leading 0 used inside Uganda. From a mobile, dial +256 71X XXXXXX.
I got a call from +256. Should I call back?
Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +256 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Uganda Quick Info

Country Uganda
Dialing Code +256
ISO-2 Code ug
ISO-3 Code UGA
Capital Kampala
Continent Africa
Population 51,384,894
Currency Ugandan shilling
Domain ug
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Time in Kampala

9:02 PM

Friday · UTC+3 · 7 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT (11:00 PM–10:00 AM PDT).