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South Africa Country Code & Dialing Code (+27)

+27 belongs to South Africa (also written 0027 or 27).

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How to Dial South Africa

To call South Africa from abroad, dial +27 followed by the local number (drop any leading zero).

Standard
+27
International prefix
0027
Without plus
27

All three reach South Africa: +27 is the standard international format, 0027 replaces the plus with the older international access prefix, and 27 on its own works when your network adds the prefix automatically.

Dial Format
+27 XX XXX XXXX
Landline example

+27 36 111 4594

Mobile example

+27 649547691

Common mobile prefixes
678

When dialing from outside South Africa, drop the leading 0 from the local number.

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About South Africa

CapitalPretoria
CurrencyZAR
LanguagesEnglish, Zulu, Afrikaans
Time ZoneUTC+2
ISO CodesZA / ZAF

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for South Africa?

The country code for South Africa is +27. When calling South Africa from abroad, dial +27 followed by the local phone number.

What does +27 mean?

+27 is South Africa's international country code. When you see +27 in front of a phone number, it's a South Africa number. Some networks write the same code as 0027 or just 27 β€” they all mean the same country.

Is 0027 the same as +27?

Yes. 0027 is South Africa's country code written with the older international access prefix (00). The plus-sign form (+27) is the modern equivalent and works from any mobile or VoIP service like Calloza.

What is South Africa's dialing code?

South Africa's dialing code (also called country code or calling code) is +27. To call any phone number in South Africa from abroad, dial +27 followed by the local number β€” drop any leading zero.

How do I call South Africa from abroad?

To call South Africa: dial your international access code (or +), then +27, then the area code and local number. Drop any leading zero from the local number.

What is the cheapest way to call South Africa?

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Does Calloza work for calling South Africa?

Yes! Calloza supports calls to South Africa (+27) with HD voice quality, starting at $0.04/min. Works from any browser on any device.

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