Verify Uganda Phone Numbers - Country Code +256
Our phone number lookup tool above instantly verifies whether a phone number belongs to Uganda by analyzing its country code and number format. Uganda phone numbers use the country code +256 and follow an 9 digits national format.
| Country: |  Uganda (UG, UGA) |
|---|---|
| Country Calling Code: | +256 |
| National Number Format: | 9 digits |
| Example Number: | +256 772 123456 |
| International Dialing Prefix: | 000 |
| National Trunk Prefix: | 0 |
| Time Zone (UTC/DST): | +3 |
| Regulator: | Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) |
Find Phone Numbers in Uganda Directories
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Yellow.ug
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Ugo
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Identify Mobile Phone Number Operator
Uganda mobile numbers are usually issued by one of the following operators:
| Operator | MCCMNC |
|---|---|
| MTN | 64110 |
| Airtel | 64101, 64122 |
| Africell | 64114 |
| Uganda Telecom | 64111 |
Here's a full list of Uganda mobile operators on our reverse phone number lookup database: Africell, Airtel, Hamilton Telecom, LycaMobile, MTN, Roke Telkom, Savanna, Smile, Talkio, UTL.
Phone Number Types in Uganda
These are the number types currently in use in Uganda, with an example of how each is written in national and international format.
| Type | Example (National) | Example (International) | Digits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 0712 345678 | +256 712 345678 | 9 |
| Fixed Line | 031 2345678 | +256 31 2345678 | 9 |
| Toll Free | 0800 123456 | +256 800 123456 | 9 |
| Premium Rate | 0901 123456 | +256 901 123456 | 9 |
Emergency numbers in Uganda: 999
Track a Phone Number's Location by Uganda Area Code
Fixed-line phone numbers in Uganda use the country code +256, followed by an area code such as 41 (Kampala), 43 (Jinja) or 45 (Mbale). Match the area code below to identify the city or region a number from Uganda is calling from.
| Area Code | City / Region | Dialing Format |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Kampala | +256 41 |
| 43 | Jinja | +256 43 |
| 45 | Mbale | +256 45 |
| 465 | Masindi | +256 465 |
| 471 | Gulu | +256 471 |
| 473 | Lira | +256 473 |
| 476 | Arua | +256 476 |
| 481 | Masaka | +256 481 |
| 483 | Fort Portal | +256 483 |
| 485 | Mbarara | +256 485 |