Country Code Lookup

+256 is Uganda

The international calling code for Uganda is +256. Dial this before the local phone number to reach any phone in Uganda from another country.

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Country Code

+256

Uganda

How to dial +256

From a mobile phone

+256 + local number

From a landline

00256 + local number

From EzyRing (browser)

+256 + local number

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Dialing +256 from a landline

Start with your country's exit code, then 256 and the local number (drop the leading 0).

United States / Canada011 256 …

United Kingdom / most of Europe00 256 …

Australia0011 256 …

On a mobile or in EzyRing, just use +256; the + replaces the exit code.

Frequently Asked Questions

What country has the code +256?

+256 is the international country code for Uganda. Dial +256 before the local phone number when calling Uganda from another country.

Is +256 a country code or an area code?

+256 is a country code (also called an international dialing prefix), not an area code. Country codes identify entire countries; area codes identify regions within a country.

How do I dial +256?

From a mobile phone, dial +256 followed by the local number (drop the leading 0). From a landline, dial 00256 + the local number. With EzyRing, just type +256 and the number in your browser dialer — we handle the formatting.

How much does it cost to call +256 (Uganda)?

Calls to Uganda (+256) start at $0.961 per minute with EzyRing. No subscription, credits never expire, and you pay only for the minutes you use. A $5 top-up gives about 5 minutes of calling.