How to call Uruguay
- From mobile
- +598 xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 598 xxxx xxxx
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How to call Uruguay from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Uruguay from abroad
How to make a call to Uruguay from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Uruguayan number has 8 digits after 598: Montevideo uses 2 and 7 digits, other cities use a 3-digit code and 5 digits.
- 00Exit code
- 598Country code of Uruguay
- xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Uruguay
Dial Montevideo with 2
How to call Uruguay number in Montevideo: dial 2, then 7 more digits.
- +exit
- 598Uruguay
- 2Montevideo
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Other cities have 3-digit codes
How do you call Uruguay outside Montevideo? Dial the city code, then 5 digits.
- Salto+598 473
- Rivera+598 462
- Paysandú+598 472
Mobiles start with 9
How to call to Uruguay on a mobile: dial it straight after 598, with no 0 in front.
- Fails
- +598 0 9x xxx xxx
- Works
- +598 9x xxx xxx
How Uruguay phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 2 in Montevideo or 4 in the rest of the country
- Mobiles
- Starts with 9
- Toll-free numbers
- Non-geographic freephone numbers start with 800
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When to call Uruguay
The time now in Uruguay, and the best hours to call. The time difference between you and Uruguay changes only when your own country changes its clocks.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Uruguay
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec25Family DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- May1Workers' DaySaturday
- Jul18Constitution DaySunday
- Aug25Independence Declaration DayWednesday
Why a call to Uruguay fails
The 0 in front is for calls inside Uruguay
Uruguay's long-distance access code 0 works only for calls placed inside the country. From abroad, drop it: dial +598 straight into the 8-digit number.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from most of Europe and Latin America to reach a Uruguay number. From the US and Canada, the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Uruguay's toll-free numbers start with 0800 and often cannot be reached from outside the country.
Questions
How do I call Uruguay from another country, or make an international call to Uruguay?
Dial your exit code, then 598 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 598?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Uruguay mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +598, then the number
Why does my call to Uruguay not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 in front is for calls inside Uruguay, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Uruguay now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Uruguay. Most of Uruguay keeps the time of Montevideo. Uruguay has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Uruguay?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Uruguay. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to Uruguay, or a free call to Uruguay mobile number?
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 do I type +598 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 598 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Uruguay?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Uruguay needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to make an online call to Uruguay, an internet call to Uruguay, or call Uruguay number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Uruguay needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser