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How to Call Uzbekistan from the United States

Country code +998 — Dial 011 998 91 XXX XX XX from a US landline or +998 91 XXX XX XX from a mobile phone.

+998
Uzbekistan Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 998, the country code of Uzbekistan.
  3. 3Dial the number: 9 digits, exactly as written: Uzbekistan has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Uzbekistan From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 91 XXX XX XX 011 998 91 XXX XX XX +998 91 XXX XX XX
Landline 66 XXX XX XX 011 998 66 XXX XX XX +998 66 XXX XX XX

X stands for any digit. More number types: Uzbekistan phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Uzbekistan had 110 mobile subscriptions and 17.4 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Uzbekistan mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Uzbekistan

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Tashkent, call between 12:00 AM–11:00 AM EDT (9:00 PM–8:00 AM PDT). Uzbekistan doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Uzbekistan is on UTC+5, 9 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EDT)
--:--
UTC-4
+9h
Uzbekistan
--:--
UTC+5

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Uzbekistan from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 998, then the number: 011 998 91 XXX XX XX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +998 91 XXX XX XX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Uzbekistan?
No. Uzbekistan has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +998 exactly as written, for example +998 91 XXX XX XX.
How many digits is a phone number in Uzbekistan?
9 digits after the country code +998.
What time should I call Uzbekistan from the US?
Uzbekistan is 9 hours ahead of New York (UTC+5 in Tashkent). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 12:00 AM–11:00 AM EDT, or 9:00 PM–8:00 AM PDT on the West Coast. Uzbekistan doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How do people in Uzbekistan call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call Uzbekistan?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Uzbekistan Quick Info
Country Code +998
ISO Code UZ
Capital Tashkent
Time Zone UTC+5
Exit Code (US) 011
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