VerifiedAfricaReviewed 2026-08-08

Uganda

Uganda is listed with calling code +256, ISO codes UG and UGA, the .ug ccTLD, and the shilling.

VerifiedReviewed 2026-08-08
Calling code
+256
ISO alpha-2
UG
ISO alpha-3
UGA
ISO numeric
800
ccTLD
.ug
Currency
UGXUgandan shilling (UGX)
Region
Africa
Capital
Kampala
Time zones
Africa/Kampala

Sources and review

ISO 3166 - Country Codes · ITU-T - International Calling Codes · IANA - Root Zone Database · ISO 4217 - Currency Codes

How to call Uganda

From outside Uganda, dial your international access prefix, then +256, then the national number. Drop the leading trunk zero when the destination numbering plan requires it.

+256 [area or mobile code] [local number]

Read the international dialing guide

World references

+256Calling code pageUGXCurrency referenceISOCountry codes lookup

Quick answers for Uganda

What is the country calling code for Uganda?

Uganda uses +256. Dial the international access prefix, then +256, then the local number without the national trunk prefix where required.

What is the ISO country code for Uganda?

The ISO 3166-1 codes are alpha-2 UG, alpha-3 UGA, and numeric 800.

What currency does Uganda use?

Uganda uses Ugandan shilling (UGX).

What is the ccTLD for Uganda?

Uganda uses .ug as its country-code top-level domain.