🇿🇦 Call South Africa from USA
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US to South Africa Dialing Format
011 + 27 + number
From any US phone
Or use +27 + number from your cell phone
Step-by-Step: Call South Africa from USA
Follow these simple steps to dial South Africa
Dial US Exit Code
011
This tells your carrier you're making an international call
Dial Country Code
27
South Africa's international dialing code
Dial Local Number
XXXXXXXX
Include area code if applicable
Example: Dialing South Africa from USA
To call a South Africa number like 12345678
011-27-12345678
+2712345678
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| Service | Mobile Rate | Landline Rate | Connection Fee |
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| AT&T | $2.00-3.00/min | $1.50-2.50/min | $0.50+ |
| Verizon | $1.79-2.99/min | $1.49-2.49/min | $0.49+ |
| T-Mobile | $1.50-2.50/min | $1.25-2.00/min | Varies |
Carrier rates are approximate and may vary. Check with your carrier for exact rates.
South Africa Phone Number Details
What to know when dialing South Africa from the US
| Country Code | +27 |
| Number Length | 9 digits |
| Mobile Prefixes | 6, 7, 8 |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 (omit when calling from US) |
| Emergency Number | 10111 |
Important Dialing Note
Drop the leading 0 when calling from abroad. South African mobile numbers are 10 digits starting with 06, 07, or 08. Internationally, dial +27 followed by 9 digits. For example, 082-123-4567 becomes +27-82-123-4567. Johannesburg: +27-11-XXX-XXXX, Cape Town: +27-21-XXX-XXXX.
About South Africa
South Africa is the most industrialized economy in Africa with a population of about 60 million. It has three capitals: Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial). Johannesburg is the largest city and financial center. South Africa has diverse linguistic and cultural communities, with 11 official languages, and significant international business connections, particularly in mining, finance, and tourism.
Capital
Pretoria
Language
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Timezone
UTC+2
Currency
ZAR
Tips for Calling South Africa from the US
South Africa is 7 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (6 hours during US daylight saving, as South Africa doesn't observe DST). Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. South Africa is relatively easy to call from the US due to manageable time differences. English is widely used in business and urban areas, though it's one of 11 official languages.
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Calling South Africa from USA FAQ
How do I call South Africa from the USA?
From a US phone, dial 011 + 27 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +27 + local number using the + symbol (press and hold 0 on most phones).
How much does it cost to call South Africa from USA?
With InternationalCall, calls to South Africa from the USA cost $0.07/min for mobile and $0.71/min for landline. Major US carriers like AT&T and Verizon typically charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.
What is 011 when calling internationally from USA?
011 is the US international access code (also called exit code). You dial this before any international call from a US landline or phone. It tells the phone system you're making an international call. On cell phones, you can use + instead.
Do I need an international plan to call South Africa?
No! With InternationalCall, you don't need to add any international plan to your US carrier. Simply use our service to call South Africa at $0.07/min. You can call from any device with internet - phone, tablet, or computer.
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