Country calling code
+27 South Africa country code
South Africa’s international calling code is +27. To call a South Africa number from another country, dial your exit code, then 27, then the local number without the leading 0.
- Calling code
- +27
- ISO 3166 code
- ZA · 710
- Exit code (calling out)
- 00
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- 0
- Number length
- 5–10 digits
- Time zones
- Johannesburg
- Local time
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How to call South Africa
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +27 71 123 4567 |
| United States & Canada | 011 27 71 123 4567 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 27 71 123 4567 |
| Australia | 0011 27 71 123 4567 |
| Inside South Africa | 071 123 4567 |
Inside South Africa, numbers are written with the trunk prefix 0 (for example 071 123 4567). Drop that 0 when you dial from abroad.
South Africa phone number format
A sample mobile number in South Africa is written +27 71 123 4567 internationally, 071 123 4567 locally, and +27711234567 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 5–10 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from South Africa
To call another country from a South Africa landline, start with the exit code 00, then the destination country code. On a mobile phone, holding 0 to type + works everywhere and replaces the exit code.
Missed call from +27?
If you don’t know anyone in South Africa, be careful with short missed calls from international numbers. “One-ring” scams hope you call back a premium-rate line. Don’t return the call, don’t share codes sent by SMS, and block the number if it keeps calling. A genuine contact will usually leave a message or text.
Frequently asked questions
Which country uses the +27 code?
+27 is the international calling code of South Africa (ZA). No other country uses it.
How do I call South Africa from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 27, then the local number without the leading 0. From a mobile phone you can simply type +27 71 123 4567.
How many digits are in a South Africa phone number?
National numbers in South Africa are 5–10 digits long after the +27 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +27 71 123 4567.
Can I find the location of a +27 number?
Not from the number alone. Enter the number in AI Family Locator and send a location request. Live GPS location appears only after the owner installs the app and approves sharing. A number lookup shows only numbering details, not a current location.