27 Country Code: South Africa (+27)
+27 is the country code for South Africa. If you searched "27 country code", "country code 27", "0027 country code", or "+27 country code" — they all refer to South Africa. The code is also called the 27 dialing code, 27 phone code, or 27 ISD code, and is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard.
South African numbers are 9 digits after the country code. Landline area codes are 2 digits: 011 Johannesburg, 021 Cape Town, 031 Durban, 012 Pretoria. Mobile numbers start with 06, 07, or 08 domestically — Vodacom commonly uses 082, MTN 083, Cell C 084. Drop the leading 0 when calling +27 from abroad.
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South Africa Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +27.
Major City Area Codes in South Africa
Area codes for the largest cities in South Africa. When dialing from abroad, prepend +27 and drop the leading 0.
| City / Region | Area Code | Domestic Form | From Abroad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 11 | 011 | +27 11 |
| Cape Town | 21 | 021 | +27 21 |
| Durban | 31 | 031 | +27 31 |
| Pretoria | 12 | 012 | +27 12 |
| Port Elizabeth | 41 | 041 | +27 41 |
| Bloemfontein | 51 | 051 | +27 51 |
Mobile Networks in South Africa
- 6
- 7
- 8 (mobile numbers start 06, 07, or 08 domestically)
- Vodacom
- MTN
- Cell C
- Telkom Mobile
South Africa Telephone System Facts
Calling South Africa from Your Browser
To place a call to South Africa, dial +27 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: South Africa Country Code
Which country is country code 27?
Country code 27 belongs to South Africa. The full international dialing code is +27, also written as 0027 when dialing from countries that use 00 as an international access code, or +27 when dialing from a mobile phone.
What is the country code for South Africa?
+27 is the international dialing code for South Africa, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is ZA.
What are the main area codes in South Africa?
The largest cities in South Africa use these area codes: Johannesburg (11), Cape Town (21), Durban (31), Pretoria (12). When calling from abroad, prepend +27.
Who are the main mobile carriers in South Africa?
The major mobile operators in South Africa are Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, Telkom Mobile. Kinvo routes calls to every South Africa mobile carrier at the same per-minute rate — no hidden surcharges for premium networks.
Do I drop the 0 when calling South Africa from abroad?
Yes. South Africa uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +27. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within South Africa.
What is the emergency number in South Africa?
The emergency services number in South Africa is 10111 (police) / 10177 (ambulance). Emergency numbers cannot be dialed via Kinvo or any VoIP service — use a mobile network or landline for life-threatening emergencies.
Can I call South Africa from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to South Africa via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +27 followed by the local number.