Uruguay Country Code: +598
The international calling code for Uruguay is +598. You need this code to dial any phone number in Uruguay from another country. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. Below you will find everything you need to successfully place a call to Uruguay, including the correct number format, trunk prefix, and worked examples.
How to Call Uruguay from Abroad
Follow these steps to dial a phone number in Uruguay from any other country. The process is the same whether you are calling a landline or a mobile number.
- 1Dial the international access code or +
On a mobile phone, press and hold 0 to get the + symbol. From a landline, dial your country's exit code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US/Canada, 0011 from Australia). With Kinvo, simply type + in the dialer.
- 2Dial Uruguay's country code: 598
After the + or exit code, enter 598. This routes your call to Uruguay's telephone network.
- 3Drop the trunk prefix (0) from the local number
When a Uruguay number starts with 0 domestically, remove it when dialing internationally. The trunk prefix is only used for calls within Uruguay itself.
- 4Dial the remaining local number
Enter the area code (if applicable) and the subscriber number. The complete international number should look like this: +598 94 123 456
Uruguay Phone Number Format
Landline Numbers
Landline numbers in Uruguay typically include an area code that identifies the city or region, followed by the subscriber number. Domestically, these numbers are prefixed with 0 for long-distance calls. When dialing from abroad, replace the 0 with +598.
Mobile Numbers
Mobile phone numbers in Uruguay typically begin with 9 (after the country code). When calling a Uruguay mobile from abroad, remember to drop the leading 0 before the mobile prefix.
International Format Example
Dialing Example: Calling Uruguay
Suppose you want to call a Uruguay number that is written domestically with the trunk prefix 0. Here is how to convert it to the international format:
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With Kinvo, you can call landlines and mobiles in Uruguay directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app to install, no subscription. Just sign up, add pay-as-you-go credits (starting from $5), and dial +598 followed by the local number.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Uruguay Country Code
What is the country code for Uruguay?
The international dialing code for Uruguay is +598. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Uruguay from any other country. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Uruguay is UY.
How do I call Uruguay from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the US exit code) followed by 598 (the Uruguay country code) and then the local number without the leading 0. Alternatively, dial +598 from a mobile phone. For example: +598 94 123 456.
Do I need to drop the 0 when calling Uruguay internationally?
Yes. When calling Uruguay from abroad, you must remove the leading 0 (trunk prefix) from the beginning of the number and replace it with the country code +598. This trunk prefix is only used for domestic long-distance calls within Uruguay.
What do Uruguay mobile numbers start with?
Mobile phone numbers in Uruguay typically start with 9 after the country code +598. When dialing from abroad, the full mobile number would begin with +598 9...
Can I call Uruguay from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo allows you to call any phone number in Uruguay directly from your web browser using WebRTC technology. No app download or installation is required. Simply create a free account, add credits (from $5), and dial +598 followed by the local number. Calls include HD voice quality and end-to-end encryption.
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