Uganda Phone Number Format
Country code +256 · ISO UG
How to format, dial, and validate Uganda phone numbers, with live examples.
Country Code
+256
National Prefix
0
International Prefix
—
Mobile Portability
No
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Pre-filled with a valid fixed line number for Uganda. Edit it and click "Try It" to see the parsed result.
Number Types & Example Formats
Each Uganda phone-number type supported by libphonenumber, with a real example formatted three ways.
| Type | Length | National | International | E.164 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Line | 9 digits | 031 2345678 | +256 31 2345678 | +256312345678 |
| Mobile | 9 digits | 0712 345678 | +256 712 345678 | +256712345678 |
| Premium Rate | 9 digits | 0901 123456 | +256 901 123456 | +256901123456 |
| Toll Free | 9 digits | 0800 123456 | +256 800 123456 | +256800123456 |
How to Dial Uganda Numbers
From abroad
Dial +256 followed by the national number, dropping any leading 0.
Within Uganda
Dial 0 before the local number to make a domestic call.
Area Codes
Browse Uganda area codes with cities, timezones, and example numbers for each.
Validate a Uganda Number with the API
Send the number to the free libphonenumber API to get the parsed country, type, formatting, and validity.
curl https://libphonenumberapi.com/api/phone-numbers/+256312345678Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Uganda?
└ The international country code for Uganda is +256. Use this prefix when dialing Uganda numbers from another country.
How long is a Uganda phone number?
└ Uganda phone numbers are typically 9 digits, not including the +256 country code.
How do I dial a Uganda phone number from abroad?
└ From abroad, dial +256 followed by the national number, dropping any leading 0. Within Uganda, dial 0 before the local number.
How do I validate a Uganda phone number programmatically?
└ Send a GET request to https://libphonenumberapi.com/api/phone-numbers/<number>. The free libphonenumber API returns the parsed country, format, type, and validity for any number — no API key required.