ISO
UG / UGA
Uganda
+256
Capital
Kampala
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+3
Currency
UGX
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
45,741,007 · English, Swahili
🕐 Current time in Uganda
UTC+3
Kampala
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UTC+3
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Common formats for +256
The country code for Uganda can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+256- international E.164 format (with plus sign)256- digits only (often typed in search)00256- with European exit code (00)011 256- with US exit code (011)000 256 XXX XXX XXX- full landline example+256 7XX XXX XXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 256 + area + number
Landline:
000 256 XXX XXX XXX · Mobile: +256 7XX XXX XXXFrom Europe →
00 + 256 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 256, then the local number (drop the leading
0 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 256 XXX XXX XXX |
+256 7XX XXX XXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 256 XXX XXX XXX |
+256 7XX XXX XXX |
Australia
|
0011 256 XXX XXX XXX |
+256 7XX XXX XXX |
Canada
|
011 256 XXX XXX XXX |
+256 7XX XXX XXX |
India
|
00 256 XXX XXX XXX |
+256 7XX XXX XXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
41 |
Kampala |
43 |
Jinja |
45 |
Mbale |
46 |
Mityana |
464 |
Mubende |
465 |
Masindi |
471 |
Gulu |
473 |
Lira |
476 |
Arua |
481 |
Masaka |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Some mobile money fraud and advance-fee scams.
Common scam types from +256
- Mobile Money Fraud
- Advance Fee
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +256
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +256?
The country code +256 belongs to Uganda.
Is +256 a scam?
+256 is the legitimate country code for Uganda. The scam risk level is medium. Some mobile money fraud and advance-fee scams.
How to call Uganda from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 256 + local number. From a US cell: dial +256 + local number.
