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title: "+27 Country Code: South Africa Dialing Code & Format"
description: "+27 is the country code of South Africa. To call, dial +27 then the number without the leading 0. Examples, number length and time zones."
url: https://ailocator.app/country-codes/south-africa
lang: en
dateModified: "2026-10-18"
---

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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Number formats and examples are generated from [libphonenumber-js numbering-plan metadata](https://github.com/catamphetamine/libphonenumber-js). They describe numbering rules, not a verified active subscriber or a phone’s current location. For an individual number, try the [free format lookup](https://ailocator.app/phone-number-lookup).

## 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.

Not sure where a number is from? Paste it into our free [phone number lookup](https://ailocator.app/phone-number-lookup) to see the country, line type and correct format.

## 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.

AI Family Locator

## Request location sharing for a +27 number

Enter the South Africa number to prepare a request. The owner must install the iPhone app and approve sharing before a live GPS location appears.

[Locate the number](https://ailocator.app/start)

## 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](https://ailocator.app/start) 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.

## Nearby calling codes

-   [ Egypt +20](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/egypt)
-   [ South Sudan +211](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/south-sudan)
-   [ Morocco +212](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/morocco)
-   [ Western Sahara +212](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/western-sahara)
-   [ Algeria +213](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/algeria)
-   [ Tunisia +216](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/tunisia)
-   [ Libya +218](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/libya)
-   [ Gambia +220](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/gambia)

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