International dialing code for
South Africa
+27
Africa·ISO ZA
How to call South Africa
From Europe
00 27 local-number
From US / Canada
011 27 local-number
From mobile (universal)
+27 local-number
Replace "local number" with the actual phone number, dropping any leading zero.
Dial code
+27
ISO-2
ZA
Region
Africa
Flag
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Other countries in Africa
FAQ — South Africa
What is the country code for South Africa?
The international dialing code for South Africa is +27. The ISO-3166 alpha-2 code is ZA.
How do I call South Africa from the US or Canada?
Dial 011 27 followed by the local number in South Africa, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+27…" also works.
How do I call South Africa from Europe?
Dial 00 27 followed by the local number in South Africa, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+27…" also works.
What does the "+" mean before the code?
"+" is a universal placeholder for the international direct dialing (IDD) prefix on mobile phones. "+27…" works from any country because the phone replaces "+" with the local IDD prefix automatically (00 in Europe, 011 in the US).