Best Time to Call
Uruguay
from the United States
Uruguay's +598 code covers one of South America's most stable telecom markets, anchored by state-owned Antel. From the US East Coast, business hours in Uruguay fall between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM EST.
United States
11:46 AM
1h
difference
Uruguay
12:46 PM
When to Call Uruguay
The overlap between US business hours and Uruguay business hours is during 7:00 AM–3:00 PM EST — a workable window for most teams.
Early Window
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM local
Uruguayan mobile numbers are 8 or 9 digits depending on carrier, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Prime Window
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM local
Answers about Uruguay's URSEC-regulated carriers, measured business culture, and getting a local +598 virtual number.
Avoid
After 6:00 PM local
Outside business hours in Uruguay. Calls will likely go to voicemail or be unwelcome.
| Local Time | UTC | EST / New York | CST / Chicago | PST / LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AMOpen | 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 12:00 PMNoon | 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 PMPM | 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 PMClose | 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
How to call Uruguay — the short version.
Dial the right code, pick the right window, and your call to Uruguay goes through first time.
Dialing steps
- 1Dial your exit code — 011 from the US, 00 from most of Europe.
- 2Add the Uruguay country code: +598.
- 3Enter the local number, including any area code.
- 4Press call and confirm the time zone first.
Best time to call
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time in Montevideo — most people are at their desk.
- That's 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST if you're calling from the US.
- The overlap between US business hours and Uruguay business hours is during 7:00 AM–3:00 PM EST — a workable window for most teams.
- Avoid calling outside local business hours — calls are less likely to be answered.
Quick tips
- Save the +598 code in your contacts so every call dials correctly.
- Uruguay business hours run Mon–Fri.
- Use a Rozper local virtual number to call as if you're already there — no per-minute international rates.
Uruguay Business Calling Etiquette
Cultural context for calling contacts in Uruguay — know what to expect before you dial.
Network & carriers
Uruguay's telecom market is regulated by URSEC, with Antel (state-owned), Claro, and Movistar as the major carriers.
Numbering format
Uruguayan mobile numbers are 8 or 9 digits depending on carrier, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Calling culture
Uruguayan business culture values courtesy and relationship-building, with a generally calm and measured communication style.
Good to know
Uruguay was one of the first countries in Latin America to achieve near-universal fiber internet coverage through its state-owned carrier Antel.
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