Dialling Code for South Africa
How to call South Africa from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for South Africa is +27. To call South Africa from the UK, dial 00 then 27, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 27. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +27 directly.
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South Africa calling details
| Country code | +27 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .za |
| Emergency number | 10111 (police) / 10177 (ambulance) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Pretoria |
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South Africa in context
- South Africa covers 1,221,037 km², making it the 24th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 52 people per km² ranks 134th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Eswatini, Zimbabwe.
- With 63,100,945 people, South Africa holds about 71.0% of the population of Southern Africa.
- That is roughly 4.3% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- South Africa is a member state of the United Nations.
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Calling South Africa — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for South Africa?
The dialling code for South Africa is +27.
How do I call South Africa from the UK?
To call South Africa from the UK, dial 00 27 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call South Africa from the US?
To call South Africa from the US, dial 011 27 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +27 dialling code?
No — +27 is used exclusively by South Africa.
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