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Uganda Phone Number Format
Country code +256 — Complete guide to Uganda phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Uganda Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Uganda have 9 digits after the country code +256.
Inside Uganda a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 10 digits:
071X XXXXXX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+256 71X XXXXXX.
| Country code | +256 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +256 | 9 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +256 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 07 |
| Dial from the US | 011 256 71X XXXXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
9 digits after +256, starting with 07.
071X XXXXXX at home+256 71X XXXXXX international9 digits after +256.
031 XXXXXXX at home+256 31 XXXXXXX internationalUganda Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 07 | 071X XXXXXX |
+256 71X XXXXXX |
011 256 71X XXXXXX |
| Landline | 020, 03 or 04 | 031 XXXXXXX |
+256 31 XXXXXXX |
011 256 31 XXXXXXX |
| Toll-free | 080 | 0800 XXXXXX |
+256 800 XXXXXX |
011 256 800 XXXXXX |
| Premium rate | 090 | 0901 XXXXXX |
+256 901 XXXXXX |
011 256 901 XXXXXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Uganda? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Uganda Area Codes
Major area codes in Uganda:
| Area Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
476 |
Arua |
41 |
Bombo |
485 |
Bushenyi |
45 |
Busia |
41 |
Entebbe |
483 |
Fort Portal |
465 |
Hoima |
43 |
Iganga |
43 |
Jinja |
486 |
Kabale |
43 |
Kakira |
481 |
Kalisizo |
41 |
Kampala |
496 |
Kamuli |
45 |
Kapchorwa |
483 |
Kasese |
486 |
Kisoro |
45 |
Kumi |
473 |
Lira |
41 |
Lugazi |
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Uganda.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+256instead of011 256. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Uganda have 9 digits after +256. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+256prefix so they work from any country.
Uganda Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Uganda have?
Phone numbers in Uganda have 9 digits after the country code +256. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 10 digits.
What do mobile numbers in Uganda start with?
Mobile numbers in Uganda start with 07 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +256 71X XXXXXX.
How do I write a phone number from Uganda in international format?
Start with +256, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 071X XXXXXX at home becomes +256 71X XXXXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 256 71X XXXXXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Uganda?
Toll-free numbers in Uganda start with 080, for example 0800 XXXXXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.