How to call Uganda from the UK
- 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 UK
How to make a call to Uganda from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Each Ugandan city has its own area code, and the local number that follows has 6 or 7 digits.
- 00The UK 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
Area codes for other Ugandan cities
Each city takes its own code after 256. Jinja and Mityana have 7 local digits, Arua and Fort Portal have 6.
- Jinja00 256 43
- Mityana00 256 46
- Arua00 256 476
- Fort Portal00 256 483
Drop the 0 after 256
A Ugandan number saved with a leading 0 fails from the UK. Remove the 0. Calling Uganda cell phones follows the same rule.
- Fails
- 00 256 0 41 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 256 41 xxx xxxx
Calling Uganda from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Uganda for $0.81/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. EE and Vodafone sell Uganda calls as an add-on, and O2 includes them only on one plan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | $0.81 landline$0.64 mobile |
 | $6.13$0.46 with plan |
 | $5.42$0.55 landline · $0.45 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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 changes with the UK clocks, because Uganda keeps the same time all year.
- Time difference
- March to October: 2 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 3 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Uganda fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From 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 UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +256, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Uganda included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Uganda in a plan
How much does it cost to call Uganda from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kampala from the UK?
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 UK for free? Is there 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 UK 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 UK?
From a landline in the UK, 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. March to October: 2 hours ahead of London. October to March: 3 hours ahead of London
Does EE include calls to Uganda?
With the Calling Abroad from the UK add-on. Without it, EE charges $6.13 a minute to a landline and $6.13 to a mobile
Does O2 include calls to Uganda?
With the £15 Big Bundle. Without it, O2 charges $5.42 a minute to a landline and $5.42 to a mobile
Does Vodafone include calls to Uganda?
Yes, up to 200 minutes. Vodafone includes 200 minutes to Uganda with Call Abroad 200