Country calling codes · zone 2: Africa & a few Atlantic islands
South Africa Country Code
+27
The country code for South Africa is +27. To call South Africa from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 27, then the local number without its leading zero.
+27
International calling code
.za
Internet domain
ZA / ZAF
ISO country codes
UTC+2
Time zone (Pretoria)
How to call South Africa from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 27 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 27 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 27 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 27 123 456 789
Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.
Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.
Calling codes of neighbouring countries
Botswana — +267
Lesotho — +266
Namibia — +264
Mozambique — +258
Eswatini — +268
Zimbabwe — +263Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for South Africa?
The international calling code for South Africa is +27.
How do I call South Africa from the United States?
Dial 011 27 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +27 and the number.
How do I call South Africa from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 27 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +27 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of South Africa?
The country-code top-level domain is .za.
What time is it in South Africa?
South Africa (Pretoria) is on UTC+2 — check the local time before you call.