598 Country Code: Uruguay (+598)
Country code 598 (+598) belongs to Uruguay. Uruguay uses the international dialing code +598, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is UY.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +598 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00598 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 598 (from the US and Canada), 0011 598 (from Australia), or the bare 598. All refer to the same Uruguay country code. Note: 598 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +598 is the international dialing code for Uruguay, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Uruguay (+598).
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Did You Get a Call from +598? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +598 followed by more digits is originating from Uruguay. The caller is dialing you from a Uruguay-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Uruguay carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +598:
- -Family or friends in Uruguay calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Uruguay-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Uruguay call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +598 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +598 number from the US, use Kinvo's Uruguay dialing guide — calls cost from $0.40/min with no app to download.
Uruguay Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +598.
Calling Uruguay Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Uruguay come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Uruguay numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 094123456), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Uruguay. Dial +598 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Uruguay numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Uruguay uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +598 is the legitimate Uruguay country code, and most unsolicited calls from +598 numbers are legitimate calls from Uruguay-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +598 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +598 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Uruguay from Your Browser
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Frequently Asked Questions: Uruguay Country Code
Which country is country code 598?
Country code 598 belongs to Uruguay. The full international dialing code is +598, also written as 00598 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 598 from the US and Canada, or +598 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Uruguay?
+598 is the international dialing code for Uruguay, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is UY. Equivalent forms — 00598, 011 598, +598, and 598 — all refer to the same Uruguay country code.
Is 598 a US area code?
No. 598 is the international country code for Uruguay, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Uruguay from the US, dial +598 or 011 598 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Uruguay from abroad?
Yes. Uruguay uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +598. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Uruguay.
Can I call Uruguay from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Uruguay via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +598 followed by the local number.