+256 country code: Uganda
+256 is the international calling code of Uganda. A number that starts with +256 (or 00256) comes from Uganda.
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
|---|---|
| Calling code | +256 (or 00256) |
| ISO | UG |
| Mobile number length | 9 digits after +256 |
| Example (international) | +256 712 345678 |
| Same number, dialled inside the country | 0712 345678 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 |
| WhatsApp format | wa.me/256712345678 |
Example numbers are fictional.
How to call a +256 number from abroad
- The exit code+ on a mobile, or 00 from most countries (011 from the US and Canada).
- The country code 256Without the +, if you already dialled 00.
- The numberWithout the leading 0, which is only dialled inside the country: 0712 345678 becomes +256 712 345678.
For WhatsApp, write the code and the number with no +, no leading 0 and no spaces: 256712345678. Make a WhatsApp link
A missed call from +256?
If you do not know anyone with a +256 number, do not call back a one-ring missed call. It is a common scam: calling back an international number is charged at a high rate. Block the number, and look it up before you answer if in doubt.
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Common questions
Which country has the code +256?
Uganda. A number that starts with +256 or 00256 is from Uganda.
How many digits are in a +256 phone number?
A mobile number has 9 digits after the +256 country code. Example: +256 712 345678.
How do I call a +256 number from abroad?
Dial + on a mobile (or 00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then 256, then the number without its leading 0. Example: +256 712 345678.
Is 00256 the same as +256?
Yes. The + stands for the international exit code of the country you call from (00 in most countries). On a mobile, + works everywhere.
All country calling codes · Sources: ITU-T E.164 for the codes; libphonenumber for number formats and examples.