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South Africa · +27 · Africa

How to Call South Africa (+27) from Abroad

Your complete guide to dialling South Africa from Pretoria to anywhere in the world — verified +27 country code, Africa/Johannesburg time zone, Africa region, ISO references, live local time and weather, plus a step-by-step walkthrough.

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South Africa

+27

Live route

Pretoria

Weather

HD voice signal

98%

Alpha-2

ZA

Alpha-3

ZAF

TKOS direct route
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South Africa

ZA

2 Digit ISO

+27

Country Calling Code

ZAF

3 Digit ISO

Capital

Pretoria

Time zone

Africa/Johannesburg

Weather · Pretoria

Humidity

Wind

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South Africa

+27

Capital

Pretoria

Region

Africa

Time zone

Africa/Johannesburg

Coordinates

30.6° S, 22.9° E

ISO 3166-1

ZA / ZAF

Dial format

+27 [area] [number]

Current time in Pretoria

—:—

Best time to call: 09:00 – 17:00 Johannesburg

Dialing guide

How to call South Africa

A complete international number is built from four parts. Here's the anatomy and the dialling order.

Number anatomy

Exit prefix+
+
Country code27
+
Area / mobileXX
+
Subscriber numberXXX XXX
Final dialled number+27 XX XXX XXX
Valid E.164

Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 the international public telecommunication numbering plan.

01Step 1 of 4

Start with the exit prefix

Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.

02Step 2 of 4

Add the South Africa code

Dial +27. This identifies South Africa on the global telephone network.

03Step 3 of 4

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.

04Step 4 of 4

Finish with the subscriber number

The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Pretoria or elsewhere.

South Africa country code +27 for WhatsApp

To call South Africa on WhatsApp, save the number with +27 and no exit prefix — WhatsApp dials from your contacts, not a dial pad. Voice and video calls are free over data.

Save as +27 XX XXX XXX — use + not 0027Drop any leading 0 from the local numberOpen WhatsApp > New Chat > find contact > tap callFree over Wi-Fi or mobile data

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Call quality

Tips for clear & uninterrupted calls

Whether you're reaching South Africa for business or family, three habits keep every conversation crystal clear and a clean route from TKOS handles the rest.

  • 01

    HD audio for South Africa calls

    Pretoria routes through Southern Africa can carry higher jitter — a headset with active noise cancellation compensates for audio artefacts without you needing to adjust anything.

  • 02

    Connection quality to South Africa

    Pretoria is ~682 km away — latency under 75ms. Wi-Fi is fine, though wired removes the last source of packet loss.

  • 03

    Best time to call Pretoria

    Schedule South Africa calls during Pretoria business hours — 09:00–17:00 Africa/Johannesburg — your contact will be at their desk in a quiet space rather than taking the call on the move.

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Number ranges

South Africacity & national codes

Special-rate prefixes and the major city area codes inside South Africa (+27).

South Africa national codes2 entries

NationalDial codes
Toll Free+27-009
Toll Free Corp+27-009

South Africa city codes16 entries

CityDial codes
Bloemfontein+27-51
Cape Town+27-21
De Aar+27-571
Durban+27-31
East London+27-431
Gordons Bay+27-24
Johannesburg+27-11
Johannesburg CBD+27-102103
La Lucia+27-31
Pietermaritzburg+27-331
Port Elizabeth+27-41
Pretoria+27-12
Sasolburg+27-16
Somerset West+27-21
Uitenhage+27-41
Welkom+27-57
Country profile

Connecting you to South Africa, one journey at a time.

Capital

Pretoria

Population

60.60M

Area

1,221,037 km²

GDP (USD)

$380.00B

Currency

South African Rand (ZAR R)

Languages

Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English +7

Emergency number

10111 / 10177

Internet TLD

.za

Drive side

Left-hand traffic

Latitude / Longitude

30.56°S / 22.94°E

Time zone

Africa/Johannesburg

ISO 3166 codes

ZA · ZAF

From South Africa

Calling South Africa from South Africa

Pretoria is a Southern Africa destination — TKOS routes direct via West African submarine cable, cutting costs versus international hub routing.

MethodRateQualityContract
TKOS VoIPLowestHD audioNone
SA mobile carrier3–8× higherStandardBundle required
Calling cardVariableCompressedActivation fee
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Why TKOS

Why call South Africa with TKOS?

Built on top of every South Africa (+27) route quality, price, and people you can reach.

Reliable South Africa connections

TKOS uses direct Southern Africa carrier interconnects terminating at Pretoria. Bypassing transit hubs keeps packet loss under 0.5% on every South Africa route.

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Transparent South Africa rates

Southern Africa routes like South Africa (Pretoria) carry high carrier markups — TKOS negotiates direct Pretoria interconnects to keep your rate down. Transparent per-minute rates for South Africa (+27), no hidden fees.

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Support aligned to Pretoria hours

Your account manager covers Africa/Johannesburg hours for South Africa. Phone, email, and live chat — always online for Pretoria routes, day or night.

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FAQ

Questions about calling South Africa, answered.

Everything a business or traveller needs to know before dialling South Africa (+27). Can't find an answer? Our team is one click away.

Q1.What is the country code for South Africa?
South Africa's international calling code is +27. Dial it immediately after your exit prefix and before the local subscriber number whenever calling from outside South Africa.
Q2.What is the best time to call South Africa?
Tuesday–Thursday, 9:00–11:00 AM SAST (UTC+2) is the peak window. South Africa runs on a single fixed timezone year-round — no daylight saving. Avoid December and January (summer holidays) and the cluster of public holidays around April (Easter, Freedom Day).
Q3.How do I call a mobile number in South Africa?
South African mobiles start with 06x, 07x, or 08x. Drop the leading 0 when dialling internationally — dial +27 then 6x, 7x, or 8x plus the remaining digits. A typical South African mobile: +27 82 123 4567.
Q4.Will I be charged if someone from South Africa calls me?
In most cases, receiving an international call from South Africa is free to the recipient — the caller pays the international rate. However, if you are roaming on a foreign network when the call arrives, your carrier may charge a roaming reception fee.
Q5.Can I use a calling card to reach South Africa?
Yes — pre-paid calling cards list per-minute rates for South Africa (+27). Always check both landline and mobile rates before activating, as they often differ. Also watch for per-call connection fees charged by some card issuers.
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