+256 Country Code

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Connect with Customers in Uganda Using a +256 Number

Doing business in East Africa or supporting local clients in Uganda? A +256 area code number helps your business sound local and credible, whether you’re coordinating with partners in Kampala or serving customers across the region.

DialLink makes it easy to get a Uganda phone number and manage your business communications through a centralized, AI-powered cloud phone system. With tools designed for small businesses and startups, you can manage calls, messages and voicemails from any device.

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Why Use a +256 Country Code?

The +256 dialing code is assigned to Uganda, covering major cities like Kampala, Gulu, and Entebbe. A +256 area code number helps your business build a local presence, increase answer rates, and improve accessibility for contacts across the region.

Get More Than a Uganda Number

A +256 area code number from DialLink comes with an AI phone system that gives everything you need to communicate effectively:

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AI voice agents

Automate routine calls, appointment booking, and more

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AI call tagging & summaries

Get insights into calls and improve follow-ups

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Advanced call handling

Customize call flows, routing, and voicemail rules

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Work from anywhere

Answer calls on mobile, desktop, web app, or desk phones

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Plug-and-play setup

Get started in minutes with no IT experts required

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AI-powered business messaging

Get AI-generated suggestions and send replies instantly

From sales outreach to support conversations, DialLink equips your team to manage communications with professionalism and efficiency.

Who Can Benefit from a +256 Number?

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SMBs and startups operating in or expanding into Uganda

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Remote and hybrid teams managing East African customers

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Sales and support teams targeting Ugandan leads

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US and Canadian businesses building relationships in the region

How to Get a Uganda Number with DialLink

  1. Sign up for any DialLink plan

  2. Select an available Uganda (+256) number and add it to your plan

  3. Start calling and texting via mobile, desktop, browser, or desk phone

Expand Beyond Uganda

Need numbers in other countries too? DialLink supports international numbers in over 100 countries, helping your business build a global presence with one unified platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

What country's code is +256?

+256 is the international dialing code for Uganda.

What is Uganda country code?

Uganda’s country code is +256, required when dialing Ugandan phone numbers from outside the country.

What does +256 mean in a phone number?

+256 replaces the leading “0” used in domestic Ugandan phone numbers. For example, 0781 234567 becomes +256 781 234567 when dialed internationally.

How do you enter a mobile number with +256?

Remove the initial “0” and add +256. So, 0702 345678 becomes +256 702 345678.

How to make international calls to Uganda?

From the U.S. or Canada:

  • Dial the international access code (011)

  • Add Uganda’s country code (256)

  • Enter the 9-digit phone number (without the starting 0)

Example: To call a mobile in Kampala: 011 256 772 XXX XXX. To call a landline: 011 256 41 XXX XXX.

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