998 Country Code: Uzbekistan (+998)
Country code 998 (+998) belongs to Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan uses the international dialing code +998, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is UZ.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +998 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00998 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 998 (from the US and Canada), 0011 998 (from Australia), or the bare 998. All refer to the same Uzbekistan country code. Note: 998 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +998 is the international dialing code for Uzbekistan, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Uzbekistan (+998).
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Did You Get a Call from +998? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +998 followed by more digits is originating from Uzbekistan. The caller is dialing you from a Uzbekistan-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Uzbekistan carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +998:
- -Family or friends in Uzbekistan calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Uzbekistan-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Uzbekistan call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +998 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +998 number from the US, use Kinvo's Uzbekistan dialing guide — calls cost from $0.48/min with no app to download.
Uzbekistan Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +998.
Calling Uzbekistan Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Uzbekistan come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Uzbekistan numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0901234567), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Uzbekistan. Dial +998 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Uzbekistan 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 — Uzbekistan 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: +998 is the legitimate Uzbekistan country code, and most unsolicited calls from +998 numbers are legitimate calls from Uzbekistan-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +998 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 +998 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 Uzbekistan from Your Browser
To place a call to Uzbekistan, dial +998 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Uzbekistan Country Code
Which country is country code 998?
Country code 998 belongs to Uzbekistan. The full international dialing code is +998, also written as 00998 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 998 from the US and Canada, or +998 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Uzbekistan?
+998 is the international dialing code for Uzbekistan, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is UZ. Equivalent forms — 00998, 011 998, +998, and 998 — all refer to the same Uzbekistan country code.
Is 998 a US area code?
No. 998 is the international country code for Uzbekistan, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Uzbekistan from the US, dial +998 or 011 998 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Uzbekistan from abroad?
Yes. Uzbekistan uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +998. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Uzbekistan.
Can I call Uzbekistan from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Uzbekistan via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +998 followed by the local number.