🇿🇦 South Africa Country Code
The country code for South Africa is +27. Use this code when dialing South Africa from abroad.
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+27
South Africa Country Code
South Africa Telephone System Details
Complete reference for South Africa's phone infrastructure
South Africa's mobile market is served by Vodacom (the market leader, majority-owned by Vodafone), MTN South Africa, Cell C, and Telkom Mobile (Rain). Mobile penetration exceeds 160%, with over 100 million active SIM cards. 4G LTE is available in urban areas and major towns, with 5G deployed in select areas of Johannesburg, Cape Town, and other cities. Mobile data costs have been a significant public issue in South Africa.
| Country Code | +27 |
| International Prefix | 00 (used when calling out of South Africa) |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 (drop this when dialing from abroad) |
| Number Length | 9 digits (excluding country code) |
| Mobile Prefixes | 6, 7, 8 |
| Emergency Number | 10111 |
Special Dialing Rules
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.
How to Dial South Africa
Use +27 when calling South Africa from abroad
From United States
011 + 27 + number
011 is the US exit code
From United Kingdom
00 + 27 + number
00 is the UK exit code
From Mobile
+27 + number
+ works from any country
Example: Calling South Africa
To call a South Africa number like 12345678
011-27-12345678
00-27-12345678
+2712345678
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South Africa Country Code FAQ
What is the country code for South Africa?
The country code for South Africa is +27. Use this code when dialing South Africa from any other country.
How do I call South Africa from the US?
From a US phone, dial 011 + 27 + local number. The 011 is the US international access code.
What does the + mean in +27?
The + symbol represents the international access code. On mobile phones, you can dial + directly. On landlines, replace + with your country's exit code (011 for US, 00 for UK).
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