Country Code +998

Uzbekistan uses the international dialing code +998

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Which Country Has Code +998?

Uzbekistan flag Uzbekistan uses the international dialing code +998.

How to Call a +998 Number from the US

Numbers in Uzbekistan have 9 digits after +998. There is no leading 0 to drop: dial every digit as written.

Number From a US landline From a mobile
Mobile 011 998 91 XXX XX XX +998 91 XXX XX XX
Landline
starts with 55, 61–62, 65–67, 69, 71–76 or 78–79		 011 998 66 XXX XX XX +998 66 XXX XX XX

X stands for any digit. Full list of number types: Uzbekistan phone number format.

Got a Call From +998?

A number starting with +998 is registered in Uzbekistan. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +998 number

  • •Mobile or landline? The number can't tell you: mobiles and landlines start with the same digits in Uzbekistan.
  • •Local time: 1:04 AM in Tashkent right now, an unusual hour for a genuine call.
  • •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 +998 FAQ

Which country has country code 998?
+998 is the country code of Uzbekistan. Numbers have 9 digits after +998.
Is a +998 number a mobile or a landline?
You can't tell from the number: in Uzbekistan, mobile and landline numbers start with the same digits.
What time is it in Uzbekistan right now?
It is 1:04 AM on Sunday in Tashkent (UTC+5), 9 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 12:00 AM–11:00 AM EDT.
How do I call a +998 number from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011 998 91 XXX XX XX. From a mobile, dial +998 91 XXX XX XX.
I got a call from +998. Should I call back?
Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +998 is an international call. It is 1:04 AM in Uzbekistan right now, an unusual hour for a genuine call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Uzbekistan Quick Info

Country Uzbekistan
Dialing Code +998
ISO-2 Code uz
ISO-3 Code UZB
Capital Tashkent
Continent Asia
Population 37,053,428
Currency Uzbek sum
Domain uz
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Time in Tashkent

1:04 AM

Sunday · UTC+5 · 9 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 12:00 AM–11:00 AM EDT (9:00 PM–8:00 AM PDT).