From another country
+27national number
Example: +27 11 XXX XXXX
International calling guide+27 Country Code
+27 Country Code
for South Africa
South Africa uses country calling code +27. Domestic national numbers contain ten digits including trunk prefix 0, while the international form contains nine digits after +27. Geographic numbers use domestic codes such as 011, written internationally without the zero as +27 11.
Country calling code+27
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Quick answer
How to Use Country Code +27
The plus sign represents the international access method used by your phone or network.
Inside South Africa
Example: 011 XXX XXXX
Domestic trunk or access rule: 0.
Country Code vs. Area Code
+27 routes a call to the South Africa numbering plan. A geographic area code then narrows a fixed-line call to a numbering area. Do not create a second “27 area code” page for the same country-code intent.
Major Cities
Use a city page to see the applicable geographic code, format and regional limitations.
National Number Format
9 digits after +27; 10 digits in domestic national format.
Telephone areas do not always follow provincial borders. Province pages and telephone-zone pages are separate entities, and a prefix alone does not prove a caller’s current physical location or carrier.
When to Call
South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2), no daylight saving time
Africa/Johannesburg: Calculated in your browser
Common questions
+27 Country Code FAQ
Which country uses +27?
South Africa uses international calling code +27.
How do I call South Africa from abroad?
Dial your international access method or the plus sign, then 27, followed by the national number without any domestic trunk prefix.
Is +27 an area code?
No. +27 is a country calling code. Geographic area codes are the following part of a fixed-line national number.