South Africa country code: +27
In short
The South Africa country code is +27. To call South Africa, dial + (or your exit code), 27, then the number and drop the first 0. +27 is South Africa's country code. Lesotho and Eswatini, which sit next to it, have their own codes, +266 and +268.
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Updated 14 October 2026 · SimVala editorial
South Africa
+27
- From a mobile+27
- From the US011 27
- From the UK, EU00 27
Build the digits to call South Africa
Pick where you are calling from
From any mobile
+27 …
Type + by holding the 0 key. Works from any country.
From a landline in the United States
011 27 …
011 is the exit code from the United States.
Example numbers are from ranges reserved for fiction. Codes follow the ITU dialling procedures list.
+27
South Africa country code
00
Exit code in South Africa
5 to 10
Digits after the code
GMT+2
Time zone
How to call South Africa from abroad
South Africa uses 10 digit dialling, so you always include the area code, even for a call across the street. From abroad drop the first 0: Johannesburg 011 becomes +27 11.
Mobile numbers: Mobiles start with 06, 07 or 08 and have 10 digits locally: 08x xxx xxxx, or +27 8x xxx xxxx from abroad. An example in international format: +27 8x xxx xxxx.
South Africa area codes for major cities
Landline numbers start with a city code. From abroad, it comes right after +27, without the 0 used inside the country.
| City | Area code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 11 | +27 11 ... |
| Pretoria | 12 | +27 12 ... |
| Cape Town | 21 | +27 21 ... |
| Durban | 31 | +27 31 ... |
| Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) | 41 | +27 41 ... |
| East London | 43 | +27 43 ... |
| Bloemfontein | 51 | +27 51 ... |
| Pietermaritzburg | 33 | +27 33 ... |
| Polokwane | 15 | +27 15 ... |
| Kimberley | 53 | +27 53 ... |
Calling out of South Africa. From a landline there, start with 00, then the other country's code and number. From a mobile, + works everywhere.
Time in South Africa. South Africa is on GMT+2 all year. Check the time before you call, especially for business numbers.
Johannesburg has two area codes, 010 and 011.
Numbers starting 080 are toll free, and 087 numbers are internet phone lines.
Numbers starting 090, 091 and 092 are premium rate.
Sources
- itu.int
- ITU: Dialling procedures (international prefix, national prefix, and national number)
- ITU: assigned country codes (E.164)
Codes checked on 2026-09-28.
South Africa country code, answered
What is the South Africa country code?+
The South Africa country code is +27. Dial it after the + on a mobile, or after your exit code on a landline, then the number and drop the first 0.
Which country uses +27?+
+27 belongs to South Africa only.
How do I call South Africa from the US?+
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 27, then the number and drop the first 0. From a mobile, + 27 works too.
How do I call South Africa from the UK or Europe?+
Dial 00, then 27, then the number and drop the first 0. From a mobile, start with + instead of 00.
What is the exit code in South Africa?+
To call out of South Africa from a landline, start with 00. From a mobile, + always works.
How many digits are South Africa phone numbers?+
South Africa numbers have 5 to 10 digits after the +27. Mobiles start with 06, 07 or 08 and have 10 digits locally: 08x xxx xxxx, or +27 8x xxx xxxx from abroad.
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