How to call South Africa using the international calling code +27 and area code.
Dial your exit code
Enter the international access code for your country (e.g. 011 in the US, 00 in Europe).
Enter the country code +27
Dial +27 when calling from outside South Africa.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+27 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+27 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for South Africa is +27. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +27 followed by the local number.
In South Africa, the main languages spoken are Afrikaans, English, South Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swati, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu.
South Africa uses the following time zone: Africa/Johannesburg. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in South Africa directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the South Africa phone number (+27) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +27 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in South Africa. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).