Where is Area Code 0473?
Area code 0473 is a legacy UCC fixed-line association for Lira; the current plan does not republish this detailed boundary in Uganda.
It should be interpreted as a numbering-plan association, not a live geolocation result.
🇺🇬 Uganda geographic code
0473 Area Code in Uganda
Legacy UCC fixed-line association for Lira. This guide separates the geographic code or numbering range from country calling code +256 and explains domestic and international formats.
International prefix+256 473
Domestic: 0473Legacy published fixed-line geographic code
Quick facts
0473 Area Code Overview
CountryUganda
Country code+256
Domestic area code0473
Code typeLegacy published fixed-line geographic code
Interpretation note
The 2002 UCC table lists the three-digit locality identifier 473 for Lira.
Coverage visualization
Area Code 0473 Map
This schematic summarizes the published numbering association without inventing precise geographic boundaries.
0473 · Uganda
Legacy UCC fixed-line association for Lira
What Time Zone is Area Code 0473?
East Africa Time (EAT), UTC+3 year-round
Africa/Kampala: Calculated in your browser
Where a code spans several zones, confirm the destination city before calling.
History
UCC published a detailed fixed-line locality table in 2002, with codes such as 41 for Kampala, 43 for Jinja and 45 for Mbale. A 2005 numbering change standardized national significant numbers at nine digits by lengthening the subscriber part; the 4Y or 4YY geographic identifiers remained embedded in the number. The current plan communicated in July 2026 lists 4 as an operational fixed-telephony allocation for Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited but does not republish the old locality breakdown.
The 2002 UCC table lists the three-digit locality identifier 473 for Lira.
Nearby Area Codes
“Nearby” means related entries in this country directory, not a guarantee of a shared physical border.
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Uganda0485 Area Code
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Uganda0486 Area Code
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Legacy UCC fixed-line association for Kampala, Entebbe, Mukono, Lugazi, Luwero and nearby central localities
Top 5 Counties or Regions in Area Code 0473
Administrative units and telephone zones are different entity types; the list reflects featured city associations only.
Top 50 Cities in Area Code 0473
- Lira — Northern Region
The directory includes verified or clearly qualified city associations and does not claim exhaustive coverage.
Network interpretation
Largest Telephone Carriers
Current operator and market-share data are dynamic. This page avoids assigning a specific number to a carrier from its area code alone.
Landline
Area code 0473 is presented as legacy published fixed-line geographic code. Consult Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) for current allocation or licensing information.
Wireless
Wireless numbers commonly use separate ranges. Number portability prevents reliable current-carrier identification from a prefix alone.
Prefixes
+256+473+subscriber number
Domestic code: 0473
International prefix: +256 473
Search by City:
- Lira — Northern Region
By Number:
A number beginning +256 473 matches this numbering pattern. Keep the remaining subscriber digits intact. This directory does not perform reverse lookup or identify a private subscriber.
Listings by Region or State
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Common questions
0473 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 0473?
0473 is a legacy UCC fixed-line association for Lira; the current plan does not republish this detailed boundary in Uganda.
How do I call area code 0473 from abroad?
Use +256 473 followed by the subscriber number; remove the domestic trunk prefix where applicable.
Does area code 0473 identify the current caller location?
No. It describes a numbering-plan association, while portability, forwarding and internet calling can separate a number from the caller’s current location.