Uruguay +598
To call Uruguay from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 598, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +598 94 231 234.
The country calling code for Uruguay is +598. A number starting +598 or 00598 is a call to or from Uruguay. From abroad: +598 94 231 234.
To call Uruguay from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 598, then the local number without its leading 0. The +598 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Uruguay from abroad
011 598 94 231 23400 598 94 231 2340011 598 94 231 234+598 94 231 23494 231 234 is a real-format Uruguay mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Uruguay area codes
In Uruguay, landlines usually include an area code after +598 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
02123 1234from abroad+598 2123 1234094 231 234from abroad+598 94 231 234Landline numbers in Uruguay have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +598.
Calling abroad from Uruguay
To call another country from Uruguay, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Uruguay to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Uruguay number in international format is written +598 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call Uruguay
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Uruguay for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +598?
Uruguay has the country calling code +598.
How do I call Uruguay from the United States?
Dial 011, then 598, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 94 231 234.
What does +598 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Uruguay. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +598 mobile or landline?
The +598 code identifies the country, not the line type; Uruguay landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Uruguay
3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Uruguay. The largest is Antel, with about 2.75 million subscribers (June 2020). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by State-owned
Owned by Millicom (100%)
Owned by América Móvil (100%)
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Uruguay: 5G 28000, 5G 3500, LTE 1700, LTE 700. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
- Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2021-01-12, a transfer takes about 1–5 days day(s) and costs free.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Uruguay
With 146 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Uruguay has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (92 %), so app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are a safe bet.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in Uruguay
+598 800 1234Free from inside Uruguay (numbers starting with 0004). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
+598 900 1234Surcharged services — ranges starting with 900–908. Do not call back an unknown missed call from such a range: the cost is far above a normal call.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Uruguay via Google libphonenumber.
Brazil +55
Argentina +54