Uzbekistan Phone Codes
Uzbekistan's international country code is +998. For travelers, this code matters when calling hotels, drivers, guides, restaurants, railway contacts, local tour offices and emergency contacts from a foreign SIM or messenger account. Local mobile internet is usually more important than voice calls, but phone numbers still matter for reservations, taxi drivers, hotel reception and border or airport coordination.
How Uzbek Phone Numbers Work
The international format is:
- +998 country code;
- area code or mobile operator prefix;
- subscriber number.
A common mobile format is +998 XX XXX XX XX. For example, a local mobile number may be written as +998 90 123 45 67. Landline numbers use the same country code but include a regional or city code. Tashkent numbers commonly use code 71, while regional numbers use their own area codes.
When you are inside Uzbekistan and using a local SIM, local dialing formats may also work. For international visitors, the safest habit is to store every number in full international format, starting with +998. That avoids mistakes when switching between a local SIM, roaming SIM, eSIM, hotel Wi-Fi calling and messengers.
Common City and Regional Codes
Uzbekistan uses regional codes for landline numbers. Common examples include:
- Tashkent city: 71;
- Tashkent region: 70;
- Samarkand region: 66;
- Bukhara region: 65;
- Khorezm region and Khiva area: 62;
- Fergana region: 73;
- Andijan region: 74;
- Namangan region: 69;
- Jizzakh region: 72;
- Kashkadarya region: 75;
- Surkhandarya region: 76;
- Syrdarya region: 67;
- Navoi region: 79;
- Karakalpakstan: 61.
Codes and numbering can be updated, so for business-critical calls use the number provided by the hotel, operator, embassy or official website rather than relying only on an old printed guide.
Mobile Numbers and Operators
Mobile numbers usually begin with operator-related prefixes after +998. Uzbekistan has several active mobile brands, including Uzmobile, Ucell, Beeline Uzbekistan, Mobiuz, Humans and Perfectum in available service areas. Number portability and operator changes can make prefixes less reliable as a way to identify the actual network, so travelers should focus on whether the number connects rather than guessing the operator from the prefix.
For local connectivity, see the detailed guide: Internet and Mobile Connectivity in Uzbekistan. It explains SIM cards, eSIM, mobile operators and IMEI registration.
Calling Hotels, Drivers and Guides
Before the trip, save:
- hotel reception numbers in every city;
- driver and guide numbers;
- tour operator emergency number;
- embassy or consular contact if relevant;
- bank card emergency number;
- airline and railway contacts;
- travel insurance assistance number.
Send your own number to the guide in international format. If you buy a local SIM, send the new Uzbek number to the tour operator, hotel and family. Use messengers for ordinary communication, but keep voice-call ability for situations where mobile data is weak.
Roaming, SIM Cards and Messengers
Roaming may work in Uzbekistan, but it can be expensive. Many tourists use hotel Wi-Fi plus a local SIM or eSIM for data. A local number is useful for calls to drivers, restaurants and local services; a travel eSIM may be enough if you only need maps and messengers.
Keep in mind that some confirmations are sent by SMS. If a service needs a local phone number, a data-only eSIM may not be enough. If you plan to use apps heavily, buy a data package early in the trip and download offline maps before long road transfers.