South Africa+27 · .za · ZAR
Calling code +27
Calling code +27 routes to South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries use calling code ++27?
Calling code ++27 is used by 1 published destination: South Africa.
How do I dial an international number with ++27?
Dial your international access prefix (00 in most countries, 011 in North America), then +27, then the local number with any leading trunk zero removed. On a mobile phone, type ++27 followed by the number instead.
What is the international dialing prefix?
The international dialing prefix is the sequence you dial to reach a number outside your own country. Most of the world uses 00, while North America uses 011. On a mobile phone, the + sign replaces the prefix automatically.
Is ++27 a shared calling code?
No. ++27 is assigned to South Africa, so the country code alone identifies the destination.
What is the difference between a calling code and an area code?
A calling code routes a call to a national network across borders, while an area code routes it to a city or region inside that network. For a New York number, +1 is the calling code and 212 is the area code.