Dialling Code for South Africa

The flag of South Africa is composed of two equal horizontal bands of red and blue, with a yellow-edged black isosceles triangle superimposed on the hoist side of the field. This triangle has its base centered on the hoist end, spans about two-fifth the width and two-third the height of the field, and is enclosed on its sides by the arms of a white-edged green horizontally oriented Y-shaped band which extends along the boundary of the red and blue bands to the fly end of the field.
International dialling code +27

How to call South Africa from abroad

1Dial your exit code (00, 011 from US/Canada, or +)
2Dial +27 (South Africa country code)
3Dial the local number (remove any leading 0)
Example: +27 2 1234 5678

Facts last checked 31 August 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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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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