How to call Uganda from the US
- From mobile
- +256 xx xxxxxxx
- From landline
- 011 256 xx xxxxxxx
From $0.64/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Uganda from the US
How to make a call to Uganda from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a Ugandan number: it does not follow 256.
- Fails
- 011 256 0 41 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 256 41 xxx xxxx
- 011The US exit code
- 256Country code of Uganda
- xx xxxxxxxThe 9-digit number, area code first
- 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
- 011 256 31 2345678
Main area codes in Uganda
The area code comes right after 256, then the local number
- Kampala011 25641then 7 digits
- Mbarara011 256485then 6 digits
- Gulu011 256471then 6 digits
- Mubende011 256464then 6 digits
- Lira011 256473then 6 digits
- Masaka011 256481then 6 digits
- Mbale011 25645then 7 digits
- Masindi011 256465then 6 digits
Before you call Uganda
Dial Kampala with 41
How do I call Uganda from the USA for Kampala? Dial 41 after 256, then 7 digits.
- 011exit
- 256Uganda
- 41Kampala
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Other cities have other codes
Here is how to dial Uganda from the USA for another city: use its code. Jinja and Mbale take 7 more digits. Gulu takes 6.
- Jinja011 256 43
- Mbale011 256 45
- Gulu011 256 471
Save contacts with +256
Calling Uganda cell phones from the USA works with +256 saved. Calling Uganda from the USA this way works from any US mobile.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 256
- Dial the 9-digit number
Calling Uganda from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Uganda for $0.81/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier that we checked includes Uganda in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or bills by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.81 landline$0.64 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax$0.49 landline · $0.51 mobile + tax 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 changes in March and November because US clocks move, while Uganda's stay the same.
- Time difference
- March to November: 7 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 8 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Uganda fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 USA on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +256, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
What's the best way to call Uganda?
Dial 011 256, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +256 works too
Are calls to Uganda included in USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Uganda in a plan
How much does it cost to call Uganda from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kampala from the USA?
For Kampala, dial 011 256 41, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Uganda?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 make a free call to Uganda from the USA?
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 USA 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 a Uganda landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 256, then the 9-digit number
When is the best time to call Uganda?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Uganda. March to November: 7 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 8 hours ahead of New York