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South Africa country code: +27

To call South Africa from abroad, dial +27 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial South Africa

  1. 1. Start with +27. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
  2. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick South Africain Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +27 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
071 123 4567 → +27 71 123 4567
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

South Africa at a glance

Country code
+27
Main language
English
Time zone
UTC+2 all year
Kitaphone rate
$0.65/min landline · $0.52/min mobile
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Questions about calling South Africa

What is the country code for South Africa?
+27. From outside South Africa, dial +27 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in South Africa from abroad?
Write it in international form: 071 123 4567 becomes +27 71 123 4567.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling South Africa?
Yes. Numbers in South Africa are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +27.
What time zone is South Africa in?
UTC+2 all year. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in South Africa?
The main language is English.
How much does it cost to call South Africa?
$0.65 per minute to landlines and $0.52 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in South Africa need an app?
No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.

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