South Africa Dialing Code (+27)
The country calling code for South Africa is +27. Type a local number below to get its international form, and see how to dial South Africa from anywhere.
Type a local South Africa phone number to see its international form.
Note Drop the leading 0 when dialling from abroad: +27 21 123 4567. The 0 is always dialled domestically.
How to dial South Africa
The + in +27 stands for your local exit code (011 in the US and Canada, 00 across most of Europe, 00 in South Africa itself). Any GSM mobile lets you dial the + directly.
South Africa dialing reference
| Country calling code | +27 |
| ISO country code | ZA |
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Exit / IDD code (from South Africa) | 00 |
| Example number | 021 123 4567 |
| International format | +27 211234567 |
Calling South Africa step by step
- 01 Start with your exit code — 011 in the US and Canada, 00 in the UK and Europe, or + on any mobile.
- 02 Dial the South Africa country code 27.
- 03 Add the local number without its leading 0 trunk prefix — e.g. 211234567.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for South Africa?
The country calling code for South Africa is +27 (ISO code ZA). You dial it after your own country's exit code — or type + on a mobile — before the local number.
How do I call South Africa from the US?
From the United States, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 27 (the South Africa country code), then the local number without its trunk prefix. For example: 011 27 211234567.
How do I call South Africa from the UK or Europe?
From the UK and most of Europe, dial 00 (the exit code), then 27, then the local number. For example: 00 27 211234567. On any mobile you can dial +27 211234567 instead.
What is the format of a South Africa phone number?
A typical South Africa number looks like 021 123 4567. Drop the leading 0 when dialling from abroad: +27 21 123 4567. The 0 is always dialled domestically.