How to call Uganda from the UAE
- From mobile
- +256 xx xxxxxxx
- From landline
- 00 256 xx xxxxxxx
From $0.64/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Uganda from the UAE
How to make a call to Uganda from the UAE: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Ugandan number has 9 digits after 256, and the 0 that starts it at home is dropped.
- 00The UAE exit code
- 256Country code of Uganda
- 41Kampala
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +256 xx xxxxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +256 31 2345678
- Mobile
- +256 31 2345678
- Landline
- 00 256 31 2345678
Main area codes in Uganda
The area code comes right after 256, then the local number
- Kampala00 25641then 7 digits
- Mbarara00 256485then 6 digits
- Gulu00 256471then 6 digits
- Mubende00 256464then 6 digits
- Lira00 256473then 6 digits
- Masaka00 256481then 6 digits
- Mbale00 25645then 7 digits
- Masindi00 256465then 6 digits
Before you call Uganda
Drop the 0 before the area code
Callers keep the 0 from a Ugandan number and the call fails.
- Fails
- 00 256 041 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 256 41 xxx xxxx
Area codes outside Kampala
Jinja and Mbale take 7 local digits, Gulu takes 6. Type the code right after 256 in the dialer above.
- Jinja00 256 43
- Mbale00 256 45
- Gulu00 256 471
Calling Uganda cell phones
How do I call Uganda from the UAE on a mobile? Dial +256 and the 9 digits, with no 0 at the start.
Calling Uganda from the UAE without an international plan
Suparelay calls Uganda for $0.81/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.92/min. du includes calls to Uganda in its plans, and e& sells them as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.81 landline$0.64 mobile |
 | $0.69$0.34 with plan |
 | $0.92$0.51 with plan |
Want to call Uganda?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Uganda
The time now in Uganda, and the best hours to call. The time difference stays the same all year, so the best hours to call never move.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour behind Dubai
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Uganda fails
e& prepaid special rates need an opt-in
On e& Wasel prepaid, the special international rates apply only after you opt in to the International Calling Offer. Without it, calls abroad cost the standard tariff rate.
e&, International Calling: Overview & BenefitsFrom any country, a call to Uganda also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Uganda from the UAE cell phone or mobile?
Dial +256, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UAE
Are calls to Uganda included in the UAE phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UAE that we checked includes Uganda in a plan
How much does it cost to call Uganda from the UAE?
With no plan, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.92 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kampala from the UAE?
For Kampala, dial 00 256 41, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Uganda?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 256. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +256 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 256 and the 9-digit number
Can I call Uganda on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 256 and the 9-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to Uganda
Why isn't my call going through to Uganda?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Uganda from the UAE for free, or make a free call to Uganda?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call Uganda from the UAE on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Uganda without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Uganda landline from the UAE?
From a landline in the UAE, dial 00 256, then the 9-digit number
How to make an international call to Uganda?
Dial 00 256, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +256 works too
When is the best time to call Uganda?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Uganda. All year: 1 hour behind Dubai
Does du include calls to Uganda?
With the Power Plan with Flexi minutes. Without it, du charges $0.69 a minute to a landline and $0.69 to a mobile