Country code guide

South Africa country code +27

Use +27 when calling South Africa from another country. Check the number format, confirm whether the destination is mobile or landline, then review the Voipfibre rate before placing the call.

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International format

+27 + area or mobile prefix without leading 0 + local number

+27Country code
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Mobile example+27 82 123 4567
Landline example+27 11 123 4567
Dialing format

How to dial South Africa

Start with +27, add the correct area or mobile prefix, then enter the local number. Use the format shared by the person or business you are calling when available.

Country code

+27

Use this code before the South Africa number when calling internationally.

Number format

Area or mobile prefix + local number

South Africa numbers usually drop the leading domestic 0 after +27 in international format.

Before calling

Check South Africa mobile and landline rates before calling because pricing can vary by number type.

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Steps

Format the number before checking the rate

These steps work whether you are calling from United Kingdom, United States, India or another country.

  • 1

    Start with +27

    South Africa uses country code +27. Put it at the beginning of the number when calling internationally.

  • 2

    Add the area or mobile prefix

    South Africa numbers usually drop the leading domestic 0 after +27 in international format.

  • 3

    Complete the local number

    Use the remaining local digits in this pattern: Area or mobile prefix + local number.

  • 4

    Check the rate before calling

    Check South Africa mobile and landline rates before calling because pricing can vary by number type.

Examples

Mobile and landline examples

Examples are for formatting guidance only. Always confirm the exact number with the person or business you are calling.

Mobile example

+27 82 123 4567

Useful when you are calling a South Africa mobile number.

Landline example

+27 11 123 4567

Useful when you are calling a South Africa landline or area-based number.

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Questions

South Africa dialing FAQ

South Africa uses country code +27. The international format is +27 + area or mobile prefix without leading 0 + local number.
Dial +27, then add the area or mobile prefix and the local number. For example, a mobile number may look like +27 82 123 4567.
South Africa numbers usually drop the leading domestic 0 after +27 in international format.
Not always. International rates can vary by mobile, landline, and special-service numbers. Check the live Voipfibre rate before calling.
Yes. Check the live South Africa rate, add wallet credit, and call from the Voipfibre app, browser dialer, SIP, or access-number option where available.