256 Country Code: Uganda (+256)
+256 is the country code for Uganda. If you searched "256 country code", "country code 256", "00256 country code", or "+256 country code" — they all refer to Uganda. The code is also called the 256 dialing code, 256 phone code, or 256 ISD code, and is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Uganda (+256).
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Uganda Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +256.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Uganda Country Code
Which country is country code 256?
Country code 256 belongs to Uganda. The full international dialing code is +256, also written as 00256 when dialing from countries that use 00 as an international access code, or +256 when dialing from a mobile phone.
What is the country code for Uganda?
+256 is the international dialing code for Uganda, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is UG.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Uganda from abroad?
Yes. Uganda uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +256. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Uganda.
Can I call Uganda from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Uganda via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +256 followed by the local number.