South Africa country code, +27 explained.
Everything you need to dial South Africa from anywhere — verified country code, ISO references, live local time and weather, plus step-by-step dialing instructions.
Full dial format
+27 XXX XXXXXXX
South Africa
ZA
2 Digit ISO
+27
Country Calling Code
ZAF
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Pretoria
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Weather · Pretoria
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How To Call South Africa: Country Code +27
Calling South Africa from abroad is simple. Just follow these four steps to connect.
Know Your Exit Code
Every country has an exit code for international calls. In the US it is "011". Look yours up online — it takes seconds.
Dial South Africa Country Code
Dial +27 right after your exit code. This is the country code for South Africa.
Find the Area Code
Cities in South Africa use different area codes. Find the one for the place you are calling.
Dial the Local Phone Number
Enter the 6–8 digit number of the person or business you want to reach.
Example
To call a friend in a South Africacity with the area code and local number, you'd dial (from the US): 011 · +27 · [area code] · [local number]
Or use +27 directly on mobile — no exit code needed.
South Africa — Key Facts & Calling Guide
Everything you need before dialing South Africa.
Country Details
- Country Code+27
- CapitalPretoria
- RegionAfrica
- TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
- Numbering ZoneZone 2
- Code Length2 digits
How to Dial South Africa
- 1Dial your exit code (e.g. 011 from the US, 00 from Europe).
- 2Add the country code: +27.
- 3Enter the area code, if the city requires one.
- 4Dial the local subscriber number.
Full Dial Format
Exit Code + 27 + Area + Number
Additional Tips
A few things to keep in mind before you dial South Africa — from mobile prefixes to timing your call just right.
Mobile Phones
Drop the leading "0" in the area code and dial directly after +27 when reaching mobiles in South Africa.
Cost
International calls to South Africa can cost more than domestic ones — use Teloz VoIP for carrier-grade rates.
Time Differences
South Africa runs on Africa/Johannesburg. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.
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