Uruguay Calling Code
is +598
Calling Montevideo, Punta del Este, or Colonia costs only pennies a minute when you pay as you go. Uruguay sits on the country code +598, and you can dial any Antel, Movistar, or Claro number straight from your browser with clear, crisp audio.
Dialing Uruguay, Step by Step
Uruguay runs on one unified 8-digit numbering plan, so placing a call stays simple.
Exit Code
Begin with your country's exit code.
011 for USA/Canada.
00 for UK/Europe.
(On mobile or VoIP, the + sign replaces it.)
Uruguay Code (+598)
Enter +598. That code hands your call to Uruguay's telecom network.
8-Digit Number
Enter the complete 8-digit subscriber number.
Landlines open with 2 or 4. Mobiles open with 9.
Calling Uruguayan Mobiles
Within Uruguay, mobile numbers begin with 09 (for example 099 123 456). Dialing in from another country, you simply drop the leading zero.
Uruguay City Prefixes
Even though Uruguay runs on an 8-digit national plan, landlines in each region tend to begin with the digits below.
| 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?
Uruguay's country calling code is +598. Dial it right after your own exit code, which is 011 in the US or 00 in Europe.
How many digits are Uruguay phone numbers?
Every Uruguayan number is 8 digits long, the same across the whole country for both landlines and mobiles. There is no separate city code to add, since it already lives inside those 8 digits.
How do I call a mobile phone in Uruguay?
Uruguayan mobiles usually begin with 09, such as 099 or 094. Calling from outside the country, leave off the first 0 and dial +598 9X XXX XXX.
Can I call Uruguay for free?
New users get a free trial to hear the line quality to Uruguay first hand. After that you pay as you go at just pennies per minute, well under what traditional carriers charge.
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