South Africa Dialing Code — +27
The country calling code listed for South Africa is +27. This page contains 30 city or region entries from the site's reference data. The entries are selected examples, not a complete national numbering plan, a live phone-number check, or confirmation that a number is active.
How to format an international call to South Africa
In international number notation, begin with +27 followed by the destination number in its international format. The access prefix used when dialing without + depends on the originating network. National trunk-prefix rules vary, so do not remove a leading zero unless the destination's current dialing instructions say to. See how to call internationally or the international dialing code guide.
Listed city and area-code entries for South Africa
- Johannesburg — +27 11
- Cape Town — +27 21
- Durban — +27 31
- Pretoria — +27 12
- Port Elizabeth — +27 41
- Bloemfontein — +27 51
- East London — +27 43
- Kimberley — +27 53
- Nelspruit — +27 13
- Polokwane — +27 15
- Pietermaritzburg — +27 33
- Uitenhage — +27 41
- Randburg — +27 11
- Soweto — +27 11
- Benoni — +27 11
- Boksburg — +27 11
- Vanderbijlpark — +27 16
- Vereeniging — +27 16
- George — +27 44
- Richards Bay — +27 35
- Rustenburg — +27 14
- Potchefstroom — +27 18
- Witbank (eMalahleni) — +27 13
- Welkom — +27 57
- Klerksdorp — +27 18
- Middelburg — +27 13
- Bethal — +27 17
- Springs — +27 11
- Paarl — +27 21
- Stellenbosch — +27 21
What the listed city entries mean
These city and area-code records are the entries currently included in this local reference. They may not cover every city, number range, mobile service, or dialing rule in South Africa. A country calling code helps route a call; it does not identify a caller's location or validate a complete number.
Related South Africa references
- Browse all country dialing codes
- South Africa postal codes
- How to call internationally
- International dialing code guide
- Identify a phone number's country and area code
- International Telecommunication Union numbering resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Africa's international dialing code?
South Africa's country calling code in this reference is +27. The originating network determines the access prefix used to place an international call.
How do I call South Africa from the United States?
From a US or Canadian phone line, 011 is a commonly used international access prefix; then use 27 and the destination number in its international format. Check the destination carrier's instructions before changing a leading zero or other national prefix.
Does this page show all city codes for South Africa?
No. It shows 30 selected entries from the site's reference data. Verify complete, current dialing details with the destination telecom provider or numbering authority.
About South Africa International Dialing
Country calling codes are part of the International Telecommunication Union's ITU-T E.164 numbering plan. See the ITU-T E.164 recommendation and this site's data methodology.