What number do I dial to call Uganda from USA?
Dial 011, then 256, then digitdigit digitdigitdigitdigitdigitdigit local format. For example: 011 256 34 567892.
International dialing guide
Call Uganda from USA
Calling Uganda from USA follows a standard international format: dial the USA exit code, then Uganda's country code, then the local destination number.
Dial +256 numbers and any other international number from Qubicall.
Quick answer
How to dial: 011 + 256 + digitdigit digitdigitdigitdigitdigitdigit local format
Example: 011 256 34 567892
If the saved contact starts with +, replace 011 with + on mobile. For manual dialing from landlines in USA, use 011.
Core calling info
- Destination country code
- Uganda: +256
- Origin exit code
- USA: 011
- Average call costs
- Landline about $1.170/min. Mobile about $1.150/min.
Time zone difference
Uganda and USA can have different local times, and offsets may change with daylight saving time. Check the destination city time before placing important calls.
Best calling window is usually business hours in Uganda, or early evening if you are calling family and friends.
Time zones vary by city, state, and daylight saving rules. Use destination local time before urgent calls.
How to Call Uganda from USA
Use this sequence when dialing from a phone keypad, calling card, or VoIP dialer that expects international access codes. It works for normal landline and mobile formats as long as the final local number is valid.
- Dial 011, the international exit code for USA.
- Dial 256, the country code for Uganda.
- Enter digitdigit digitdigitdigitdigitdigitdigit local format. Remove any domestic trunk prefix when required, such as a leading 0 on many European numbers.
- Check the full number before calling. Example: 011 256 34 567892.
Number format notes
International numbers work best when saved in E.164 style, meaning +256 followed by the national significant number. From a mobile phone, that usually lets you tap the saved contact from any country without changing the prefix. From a landline or office phone in USA, the manual version is 011 before 256.
If the Uganda number was written for local use, check whether it includes a domestic trunk prefix. Many countries write landlines with a leading 0 for local calls, but that 0 is normally removed after the country code. North American numbers are different: keep the 3-digit area code and 7-digit subscriber number after country code 1.
Costs can differ between landlines and mobiles because carriers route those calls differently. If a number has moved between providers or uses a special service prefix, the billed rate can differ from a normal city landline. For predictable spend, check the country rate before long calls and confirm whether the number is landline, mobile, or premium.
Area codes in Uganda
Area codes below show common city examples. For international dialing, use the code shown in the table after +256 and before the local subscriber number.
| City | Area code | Dial example |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda landline | 256 | 011 256 34 567892 |
| Uganda mobile | 256 | 011 256 777 777777 |
| International format | 256 | 011 256 34 567892 |
FAQ
What time is it in Uganda when it's 9am in USA?
When it is 9:00 AM in USA, the time in Uganda depends on the exact cities and daylight saving rules. Use live local time for the destination before calling.
How much does it cost to call Uganda from USA?
On Qubicall, guide rates for Uganda are about $1.170/min to landlines and $1.150/min to mobiles. Final cost depends on destination number type and current rate table.