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Uruguay Country Code +598

Complete guide to calling Uruguay from the US and abroad

ISO-2: UY ISO-3: URY South America Capital: Montevideo

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+598
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 598 + area + number
Country TLD
.uy

Geography

Capital
Montevideo
Continent
South America
Area
176,220 km²
Population
3,384,688
Currency
Uruguayan peso
Languages
Spanish (official language), Portunol, Brazilero (Portuguese-Spanish mix on the Brazilian frontier)

Time & Communication

Current Time
11:09 AM
Time Zone
UTC-3
Mobile Penetration
145.5%
Internet Penetration
92.0%
Fixed-line Penetration
35.6%

How to Call Uruguay from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Uruguay from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
598
Uruguay
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 598 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+598 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Uruguay

City Area Code How to Dial from US
Aigui 446 011 598 446 + local number
Araminda 337 011 598 337 + local number
Artigas 772 011 598 772 + local number
Balneario Las Flores 43 011 598 43 + local number
Baltasar Brum 776 011 598 776 + local number
Barra del Chuy 474 011 598 474 + local number
Barrio Escavino 349 011 598 349 + local number
Bella Uni�n 779 011 598 779 + local number
Bel�n 766 011 598 766 + local number
Boca del Rosario 557 011 598 557 + local number
Caballada 52 011 598 52 + local number
Canelones 32 011 598 32 + local number
Canel�n Chico 33 011 598 33 + local number
Capurro 338 011 598 338 + local number
Cardal 339 011 598 339 + local number
Cardona 536 011 598 536 + local number
Carlos Reyles 368 011 598 368 + local number
Carmelo 542 011 598 542 + local number
Carmen 365 011 598 365 + local number
Caserko Murialdo 313 011 598 313 + local number
Castillos 475 011 598 475 + local number
Casupi 311 011 598 311 + local number
Cebollatk 459 011 598 459 + local number
Cerro Chato 466 011 598 466 + local number
Cerro Colorado 318 011 598 318 + local number
Chamizo 319 011 598 319 + local number
Colonia Cosmopolita 556 011 598 556 + local number
Colonia Miguelete 575 011 598 575 + local number
Colonia Piamontesa 552 011 598 552 + local number
Colonia Rapettti 546 011 598 546 + local number
Colonia Tomis 562 011 598 562 + local number
Colonia Valdense 55 011 598 55 + local number
Conchillas 577 011 598 577 + local number
Constituci�n 764 011 598 764 + local number
Costa Azul (Rocha) 479 011 598 479 + local number
Dayman 73 011 598 73 + local number
Dolores 534 011 598 534 + local number
Durazno 36 011 598 36 + local number
Estacion Andreoni 317 011 598 317 + local number
Estacion Sosa Dkaz 390 011 598 390 + local number
Faro José Ignacio 486 011 598 486 + local number
Florida 352 011 598 352 + local number
Fraile Muerto 688 011 598 688 + local number
Guich�n 742 011 598 742 + local number
Ismael Cortinas 539 011 598 539 + local number
Izcua 412 011 598 412 + local number
J.P.Varela 455 011 598 455 + local number
Jos� Batlle y Ordonez 469 011 598 469 + local number
Jos� Enrique Rod� 538 011 598 538 + local number
Juan Lacaze 586 011 598 586 + local number
La Barra (Maldonado) 42 011 598 42 + local number
La Coronilla 476 011 598 476 + local number
Lagomar 38 011 598 38 + local number
Laguna Merkn 679 011 598 679 + local number
Las Canas 413 011 598 413 + local number
Las Piedras 324 011 598 324 + local number
Lascano 456 011 598 456 + local number
Libertad 345 011 598 345 + local number
Maldonado 42 011 598 42 + local number
Mariscala 449 011 598 449 + local number
Melo 64 011 598 64 + local number
Mercedes 53 011 598 53 + local number
Minas 44 011 598 44 + local number
Minas de Corrales 658 011 598 658 + local number
Mones Quintela 778 011 598 778 + local number
Montevideo 2 011 598 2 + local number
Nueva Carrara 415 011 598 415 + local number
Nueva Palmira 544 011 598 544 + local number
Nuevo Berlkn 568 011 598 568 + local number
Ombses de Lavalle 576 011 598 576 + local number
Palmitas 537 011 598 537 + local number
Paso de los Toros 664 011 598 664 + local number
Paysands 72 011 598 72 + local number
Paysandu 722 011 598 722 + local number
Piedras Coloradas 747 011 598 747 + local number
Pintado 354 011 598 354 + local number
Piraraji 448 011 598 448 + local number
Playa Fomento 587 011 598 587 + local number
Punta del Diablo 477 011 598 477 + local number
Punta Del Este 42 011 598 42 + local number
Quebracho 754 011 598 754 + local number
Rivera 62 011 598 62 + local number
Rko Branco 675 011 598 675 + local number
Rocha 47 011 598 47 + local number
Rodrkguez 348 011 598 348 + local number
San Gregorio de Polanco 369 011 598 369 + local number
San Jacinto 399 011 598 399 + local number
San Javier 569 011 598 569 + local number
San Jose 342 011 598 342 + local number
San Jose De Carrasco 38 011 598 38 + local number
San Jos� 34 011 598 34 + local number
San Ram�n 312 011 598 312 + local number
Santa Ana 588 011 598 588 + local number
Santa Clara de Olimar 464 011 598 464 + local number
Sarandk del Yk 367 011 598 367 + local number
Solks de Mataojo 379 011 598 379 + local number
Tacuaremb� 63 011 598 63 + local number
Tala 315 011 598 315 + local number
Tarariras 574 011 598 574 + local number
Termas del Arapey 645 011 598 645 + local number
Tomis Gomensoro 777 011 598 777 + local number
Tranqueras 656 011 598 656 + local number
Treinta y Tres 45 011 598 45 + local number
Trinidad 364 011 598 364 + local number
Velizquez 457 011 598 457 + local number
Vergara 458 011 598 458 + local number
Vichadero 654 011 598 654 + local number
Young 567 011 598 567 + local number
Zapicin 463 011 598 463 + local number

Neighboring Countries

Paraguay flag

Paraguay

+595 Argentina flag

Argentina

+54 Falkland Islands flag

Falkland Islands

+500 Bolivia flag

Bolivia

+591 Brazil flag

Brazil

+55 Chile flag

Chile

+56 Peru flag

Peru

+51 Guyana flag

Guyana

+592

Telecommunications in Uruguay

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 145.5 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 4,927,545 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 35.6 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 1,206,325 2024
Internet users (% of population) 92.0 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 145.5%
Fixed-line 35.6%
Internet 92.0%

Uruguay on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Montevideo.

Flag of Uruguay

Flag of Uruguay

The national flag of Uruguay. See it next to other flags of South America in the flags of the world gallery.

Public Holidays in Uruguay

Uruguay has 11 holidays and observances (1 national, 10 public, 0 observances). The national day is Independence Day, on August 25. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 1 New Year's Day Public
January 6 Children's Day Public
April 19 Landing of the 33 Patriots Public
May 1 Labour Day Public
May 18 Battle of Las Piedras Public
June 19 Birthday of Artigas Public
July 18 Constitution Day Public
August 25 Independence Day National
December 25 Christmas Day Public
Varies Carnival Public
Varies Holy Week Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Uruguay

Area

176,220 km²

68,039 sq mi

Coastline

660 km

Highest point

Cerro Catedral 514 m

Lowest point

Atlantic Ocean 0 m

Climate:
Warm temperate; freezing temperatures almost unknown
Terrain:
Mostly rolling plains and low hills; fertile coastal lowland
Natural resources:
Arable land, Hydropower, Minor minerals, Fish
Land borders:
Argentina, Brazil
Land use:
agricultural 81.4% (arable 12.6%), forest 11.4% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Uruguay

GDP

$85.3 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$25,216 (2025)

Growth

1.8% (2025)

Inflation

4.7% (2025)

Unemployment

7.5% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.862 (#48 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Peso Uruguayo (UYU)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 6%, Industry 17%, Services 65% (2025)
Top exports:
Meat (26%), Oil seeds (15%), Wood (12%), Dairy, eggs and honey (8%), Cereals (7%)
Top imports:
Vehicles and parts (14%), Mineral fuels and oil (12%), Machinery and computers (10%), Electrical equipment and electronics (7%), Plastics (4%)
Main export markets:
China (16%), Brazil (15%), USA (11%), Argentina (4%), Netherlands (3%)
Main suppliers:
China (23%), Brazil (21%), Argentina (13%), USA (9%), Nigeria (3%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Uruguay

What is the country code for Uruguay?
The country code for Uruguay is +598.
How do I call Uruguay from the US?
To call Uruguay from the US, dial 011 + 598 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +598 instead of 011.
What time is it in Uruguay?
The current time in Uruguay is 11:09 AM (UTC-3).
What is the capital of Uruguay?
The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo.
What is the national day of Uruguay?
The national day of Uruguay is Independence Day, on August 25.