- South Africa country code
How to call to:
From:
Exit code |
Country code |
Area code |
Your contact's phone |
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011 | 27 |
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number |
Example telephone numbers:
01127xxx...
Exit Code or IDD (International Direct Dialing), also called International Dialing Prefix or International Access Code. This is what we have to dial in order to make a call from United States of America (USA) to South Africa.
27 = Country Code. This is the code of the requested country, ie South Africa in this case.
27 = Country Code. This is the code of the requested country, ie South Africa in this case.
South Africa Country Information
The population of South Africa is 54,002,000 and is the 25th most populated country in the world. The total GDP of the state is $725.004 billion and the per capita income is $13,215.The currency of South Africa is South African Rand (ZAR).
Cape Town is the Capital City.
Time zone in the capital city is UTC+2.The largest cities of South Africa by population are : Soweto, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Tembisa.
Top 5 safest cities of South Africa
- Soweto
- Johannesburg
- Pretoria
- Durban
- Tembisa
Top 5 highest income states in South Africa
- Soweto
- Johannesburg
- Pretoria
- Tembisa
- Durban
Top 5 biggest airports of South Africa
- OR Tambo International Airport
- Cape Town International Airport
- King Shaka International Airport
- Port Elizabeth Airport
- East London Airport
Top 5 major airline companies of South Africa
- Angel Gabriel Aeronautics
- Airlink
- CEM Air
- Civair
- Comair
Top Telecommunication Companies of South Africa
The mobile phone numbers in South Africa start from +27 and 00.
You can contact the immigration office of South Africaat 012 406 2500 (Telephone). DHA Head Quarters, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
Emergency Telephone Numbers in South Africa
Service | Telephone |
---|---|
Ambulance | 10177 |
Police | 1011 |
Fire and rescue services | 0800-111-990 |
Other Emergencies | 10111 |
If you want to visit South Africa and facing difficulties, you can contact on the following numbers and addresses :
- Bojanala House 90 Protea Road Chislehurston Johannesburg 2196 Tel: + 27 (0)11 895 3000 Email: - travel@southafrica.net
If you want to apply for Visa in South Africa then you need to fill out the visa application form and all the information needed and after that you will submit that application form to the South Africa Embassy and only after the approval from the South African Embassy you can proceed further.
How to Place an International Call
To place a call between countries, you will need to know the local number for the person you are trying to reach as well as their Country Code and your own Exit Code.
You will need to dial the following:
Exit Code + Country Code + Area Code + Contact Number
The Exit Code is the number assigned to your country to dial an international number.The Country Code is the number each country is assigned for incoming phone calls. In some cases, many countries share a single country code, such as Canada and the United States.
The City or Area Code is the number an area is assigned for incoming calls.
The Contact Number is the phone number for the person you are calling.
Note: Many countries have a 0 assigned to the beginning of phone numbers that is used for domestic calls. This is known as a Trunk Code. Leave the trunk code off when you are calling the number from outside the country.
Mobile Phone Instructions
If you are placing an international call from a mobile phone, you can replace your country's Exit Code with the (+) sign. Some phones require dialing (+) followed by (*) twice, then the Country Code, City/Area code, and the Contact Phone Number.If you are calling an international mobile phone number, be aware that the calling codes may not be the same as for an international land line.
VoIP Instructions
When you are calling an international number with a VoIP service, you may not need to dial the Country Code or the Exit Code. Some services add these numbers automatically to your call. Check if this feature is turned on in the settings.International Roaming Information
Most mobile carriers today allow international roaming, which allows you to use the mobile networks of another country. If you want to call a Contact Number in the country, dial as if you were calling from a local phone with no Country Codes or Area Codes. If you want to call outside of the country, you will need to add country and city codes.If someone local needs to call you, they will need to dial the number as if they were calling outside the country, including the country and area code.
Keep in mind you may need to contact your carrier before traveling internationally to activate international roaming. International roaming rates are often high and they will be added to your bill.
Common Reasons an International Call Won't Go Through
If you are trying to make an international call that will not go through, verify the following.- Make sure the local number is correct.
- Make sure you are dialing the right format: Exit Code + Country Code + Area/City Code (When necessary) + Local Number
- Verify you are not dialing a (+) in the format above.
- Make sure you leave off the trunk code or (0) at the beginning. Most countries require the use of this trunk code for domestic calls with a (0) added before the phone number. This code must be left out when dialing the number from abroad.
- Make sure the mobile or land line number you are calling allows international calls.
- If you are calling with VoIP service, you may need to leave the exit code off the number you are dialing.
- If you are calling a mobile number outside of the United States, an area code may not be necessary.
How to Save on International Calls
Calls placed to mobile phones registered in another country are usually charged at a higher rate than phone calls to a land line. Always know what type of phone number you are calling, and use an alternate land line if you can to save on the cost of the phone call.If you are using a calling card to place an international phone call, make sure you understand the rate will be charged. Some cards will have very low advertised international rates but hidden connection or maintenance costs.
You may also save money by placing your call using a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service. This technology allows you to place calls over the internet instead of the land line network. International calls with VoIP technology are often far cheaper at a few cents per minute. You may be able to buy an international number for a low fee, allowing you to make free or low-cost calls to contacts in another country.
Finally, consider an discounted international calling feature from your land line or mobile provider. Make sure the country or countries you plan to call regularly are included in the plan, as most providers limit the service to specific countries or cities. You may get unlimited international calls to many countries, with a limit of X minutes per month to others.