Uruguay Calling Code
is +598
Need to call Montevideo, Punta del Este, or Colonia? The country code for Uruguay is +598. Connect to any Antel, Movistar, or Claro number directly from your browser with crystal-clear audio.
How to Call Uruguay Step-by-Step
Uruguay uses a unified 8-digit numbering plan. Dialing is straightforward.
Exit Code
Dial the exit code for your country.
011 for USA/Canada.
00 for UK/Europe.
(Or just use + on mobile/VoIP)
Uruguay Code (+598)
Dial +598. This connects your call to the Uruguayan telecom network.
8-Digit Number
Dial the full 8-digit subscriber number.
Landlines start with 2 or 4. Mobiles start with 9.
Calling Uruguayan Mobiles
Locally, mobile numbers start with 09 (e.g., 099 123 456). However, when calling from abroad, you must drop the leading zero.
Uruguay City Prefixes
Although Uruguay uses an 8-digit national plan, landlines in specific regions usually start with these digits.
| City | Region | Starts With |
|---|---|---|
| Montevideo | Capital | 2.. |
| Punta del Este | Maldonado | 42.. |
| Maldonado (City) | Maldonado | 42.. |
| Canelones | Canelones | 43.. |
| Colonia | Colonia | 45.. |
| City | Region | Starts With |
|---|---|---|
| Salto | Salto | 47.. |
| Paysandú | Paysandú | 472.. |
| Rivera | Rivera | 46.. |
| Tacuarembó | Tacuarembó | 46.. |
| Rocha | Rocha | 44.. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Uruguay?
The country calling code for Uruguay is +598. You must dial this after your country's exit code (011 for US, 00 for Europe).
How many digits are Uruguay phone numbers?
Uruguay uses a uniform 8-digit numbering plan for the entire country. This applies to both landlines and mobile phones. You do not need to dial a separate city code; the city code is integrated into the 8-digit number.
How do I call a mobile phone in Uruguay?
Uruguayan mobile numbers typically start with 09 (e.g., 099, 094). When calling from outside Uruguay, you must drop the leading '0'. So, dial +598 9X XXX XXX.
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