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South Africa Country Code — +27
+27 is the international dialling code for South Africa. Numbers in South Africa start with this prefix when dialled from abroad.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Dialling code | +27 |
| ISO code | ZA / ZAF |
| Region | Africa · Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Capital | Pretoria |
| Languages | zu,xh,af,nso,en-ZA,tn,st,ts,ss,ve,nr |
| Currency | ZAR — Rand |
| Internet TLD | .za |
How to call South Africa
To call South Africa from another country, dial your international access prefix, then 27, then the local number.
- From the United States or Canada: 011 27, then the local number.
- From most other countries: 00 27, then the local number (some countries use 0011, 010 or another carrier prefix — check your operator).
- From a mobile phone abroad: +27 works on almost every network.
Other countries in Africa
Algeria +213Angola +244Benin +229Botswana +267British Indian Ocean Territory +246Burkina Faso +226Burundi +257Cameroon +237Cape Verde +238Central African Republic +236Chad +235Comoros +269Congo - Brazzaville +242Congo - Kinshasa +243Côte d’Ivoire +225Djibouti +253Egypt +20Equatorial Guinea +240
Frequently asked questions
What country is +27?
+27 is the international dialling code for South Africa, with capital Pretoria.
How do I call South Africa from the US?
Dial 011, then 27, then the local number. From a mobile phone you can also dial +27 followed by the local number.