How to call Uruguay from the US

From mobile
+598 xxxx xxxx
From landline
011 598 xxxx xxxx

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How to dial Uruguay from the US

How to make a call to Uruguay from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Uruguay landline is an 8-digit number with its area code, and the 0 in front of the area code drops.

  1. Dial 011
  2. Dial 598
  3. Dial the area code and the number
  1. 011The US exit code
  2. 598Country code of Uruguay
  3. xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
  • From a mobile: +598 xxxx xxxx

Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere

+598

Example: +598 2707 9321

Mobile
+598 2707 9321
Landline
011 598 2707 9321

Main area codes in Uruguay

The area code comes right after 598, then the local number

  • Montevideo011 5982then 7 digits
  • Salto011 598473then 5 digits
  • Rivera011 598462then 5 digits
  • Paysandú011 598472then 5 digits
  • Tacuarembó011 598463then 5 digits
  • Melo/Cerro Largo011 598464then 5 digits
  • Artigas011 598477then 5 digits
  • Mercedes/Soriano011 598453then 5 digits

Before you call Uruguay

Dial Montevideo with area code 2

After 2, add the 7-digit local number. Type it in the dialer above.

What you dial
  1. 011exit
  2. 598Uruguay
  3. 2Montevideo
  4. xxx xxxxlocal number

Reach Salto, Rivera, or Paysandú

These 3 cities take a 3-digit area code, then 5 digits.

  • Salto011 598 473
  • Rivera011 598 462
  • Paysandú011 598 472

Drop the 0 in front

The 0 is for calls inside Uruguay. Keep it out of every call to Uruguay from the USA.

Fails
011 598 02 xxx xxxx
Works
011 598 2 xxx xxxx

Calling Uruguay from the US without an international plan

Suparelay calls Uruguay for $0.15/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Uruguay in a plan, so each one needs an add-on.

  • AT&TInternational Calling
  • T-MobileStateside International
  • VerizonGlobal Calling
CarrierPer minute
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 26× cheaper
$0.15 landline$0.36 mobile
AT&TIncluded in AT&T International Callingatt.com · 2026
$4.00 + tax
T-MobileLandlines included in Stateside International Talkt-mobile.com · 2026
$3.00 + tax
Verizon120 min included with Global Choiceverizon.com · 2026
$1.99 + tax

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+598

Type it with or without the country code

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When to call Uruguay

The time now in Uruguay, and the best hours to call. The US changes its clocks in March and November, so the time difference to New York moves by 1 hour.

Time difference
March to November: 1 hour ahead of New York
November to March: 2 hours ahead of New York
Daylight saving time
None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Uruguay

Why a call to Uruguay 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 Calling

From any country, a call to Uruguay also fails when

  • The 0 in front is for calls inside Uruguay
  • The exit code is wrong for your country
  • The number does not take calls from abroad
How to fix each one

Questions

How do I call Uruguay from the USA on a cell phone or mobile?

Dial +598, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US

Calling Uruguay from the USA, or calling Uruguay cell phones: what do I dial?

The country code of Uruguay is +598

Are calls to Uruguay included in the USA phone plans?

Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Uruguay in a plan

How much does it cost to call Uruguay 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 Montevideo from the USA?

For Montevideo, dial 011 598 2, then the 7-digit local number

Do I need to dial 011 to call Uruguay?

From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 598. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code

How do I dial a +598 number?

Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 598 and the number

Can I call Uruguay on my iPhone?

Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 598 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Uruguay

Why isn't my call going through to Uruguay?

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 listed above, with a link to its fix

How to call Uruguay from the USA for free?

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 Uruguay 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 Uruguay without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay

How to call a Uruguay landline from the USA?

From a landline in the US, dial 011 598, then the number

When is the best time to call Uruguay?

Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Uruguay. March to November: 1 hour ahead of New York. November to March: 2 hours ahead of New York

How to dial Uruguay from the USA for an international call to Uruguay?

Dial 011 598, then the number. From a mobile, +598 works too

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