South Africa Country Code: +27
To call South Africa from another country, dial your exit code, then 27, then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0 after the country code.
How to call South Africa
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| USA or Canada | 011 27 + local number |
| United Kingdom, Europe and most countries | 00 27 + local number |
| Australia | 0011 27 + local number |
| Any mobile phone | +27 + local number |
In international (E.164) format, which most apps and sign-up forms expect, a South Africa number is written as +27 followed by the number with no spaces or leading 0.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the country code of South Africa?
The country code of South Africa is +27. Dial it before the local number when calling from abroad.
How do I call South Africa from the USA?
From the USA dial 011 27 + local number. From a mobile phone you can type +27 followed by the local number without its leading 0.
Which country uses +27?
+27 is the calling code of South Africa.
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