How to call Uruguay from the USA & Canada:

011 - 598 - phone number

* Use also to TEXT Uruguayan numbers. ** 011598 and +598 often work interchangeably from cell phones.

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Current time in Uruguay:

Calling Uruguay explained:

  • 011 - international prefix; dial first when calling abroad from the US or Canada
  • 598 - Country Code for Uruguay
  • Phone Number (remove initial 0) - 8 digit phone numbers
  • example call from the United States or from Canada to Uruguay: 011 598 ? ??? ????

Cell phone numbers:

  • geographic area codes not needed to reach Uruguayan cell phones
  • dialing format valid for calls and text messages: 011 598 9 ??? ????

Initial digit for landlines:

  • Montevideo: 2
  • All other areas: 4

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