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Uzbekistan +998

To call Uzbekistan from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 998, then the local number. In full: +998 91 234 56 78.

CapitalTashkent Dialing zone9 — Middle East & South Asia Local time09:51 UTC+5 Exit code from Uzbekistan00
Quick answer

The country calling code for Uzbekistan is +998. A number starting +998 or 00998 is a call to or from Uzbekistan. From abroad: +998 91 234 56 78.

Country code+998
CapitalTashkent
ContinentAsia
Time zoneAsia/Tashkent
LanguageUzbek
CurrencySom
Emergency01 / 02 / 03 / 001 / 002 / 003 / 050
Exit code00
Trunk prefixnone
Population32,955,400

To call Uzbekistan from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 998, then the local number as is. The +998 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).

How to call Uzbekistan from abroad

From the US / Canada011 998 91 234 56 78
From the UK & Europe00 998 91 234 56 78
From Australia0011 998 91 234 56 78
From any mobile+998 91 234 56 78

91 234 56 78 is a real-format Uzbekistan mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.

Uzbekistan area codes

In Uzbekistan, landlines usually include an area code after +998 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.

Number format

Landline, written locally66 905 01 23from abroad+998 66 905 01 23
Mobile, written locally91 234 56 78from abroad+998 91 234 56 78

Landline numbers in Uzbekistan have 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +998.

Calling abroad from Uzbekistan

To call another country from Uzbekistan, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Uzbekistan to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.

A Uzbekistan number in international format is written +998 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).

Cheapest ways to call Uzbekistan

With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Uzbekistan 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 +998?

Uzbekistan has the country calling code +998.

How do I call Uzbekistan from the United States?

Dial 011, then 998, then the local number as is — for example 011 91 234 56 78.

What does +998 mean?

It is the international dialing code for Uzbekistan. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).

Is +998 mobile or landline?

The +998 code identifies the country, not the line type; Uzbekistan landlines and mobiles share it.

A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.

Mobile networks in Uzbekistan

4 mobile network operators run their own networks in Uzbekistan. The largest is Ucell, with about 10.0 million subscribers (Q4 2024). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.

Ucell5G4G3G2G
10.0 M subscribers · Q4 2024

Formerly Coscom

Owned by ООО «COSCOM»

Beeline4G3G2G
8.30 M subscribers · Q4 2024

Owned by VEON, ООО «Unitel»

Uzmobile5G4G3G2G
8.00 M subscribers · Q4 2024

Owned by Uztelecom

Mobiuz5G4G3G2G
7.80 M subscribers · Q4 2024

Formerly UMS

Owned by OOO «UMS»

Before you travel
  • 4G/5G frequency bands used in Uzbekistan: 5G, 5G 3500, LTE 1800, LTE 2600, LTE 700, LTE 800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.

Also available: virtual operators (MVNOs) that rent capacity on these networks — HUMANS.

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 Uzbekistan

Mobile subscriptions111 per 100 people2024
Internet users90 % of population2024
Fixed lines17.4 per 100 people2024

With 111 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Uzbekistan has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (90 %), 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.

Neighbouring countries

All countries in zone 9 — Middle East & South Asia