South Africa country code: +27
Local time UTC+2
Country code
Dial South Africa
+27
A mobile number from abroad: +27 71 123 4567. Mobile numbers have 5 to 9 digits after the country code.
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Call South AfricaHow to call South Africa from abroad
Dial your exit code, then 27, then the number without its leading 0. On a mobile you can type + instead of the exit code.
Phone numbers in South Africa
- Mobile numbers start with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 after +27
- Landlines start with 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 after +27
- Mobile numbers: 5 to 9 digits after +27
- From abroad: +27 71 123 4567
- Written in South Africa: 071 123 4567
- Drop the leading 0 when you call from abroad
- Calling out of South Africa: dial 00, then the country code
Example numbers and prefixes: libphonenumber-js 1.13.15 (Google libphonenumber metadata). Updated .
Time zone in South Africa
South Africa is on UTC+2.
Source: countries-and-timezones 3.11.0 (IANA tz database).
South Africa country code questions
What is the country code for South Africa?
+27. Dial your exit code or +, then 27, then the local number without its leading 0.
How do I call South Africa from the US or Canada?
Dial 011 27 71 123 4567. 011 is the exit code from the US and Canada.
How do I call South Africa from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 27 71 123 4567. On a mobile you can dial +27 71 123 4567 instead.
What do mobile numbers in South Africa start with?
After +27, mobile numbers start with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8, for example +27 71 123 4567.
How many digits does a South Africa mobile number have?
5 to 9 digits after the country code +27, for example +27 71 123 4567.
What time zone is South Africa in?
UTC+2.