Country Calling Code for South Africa: +27
The country calling code for South Africa is +27. Dial it after your international exit code when calling South Africa from abroad.
Quick facts: South Africa
| Country calling code | +27 |
|---|---|
| ISO code (alpha-2) | ZA |
| ISO code (alpha-3) | ZAF |
| ISO numeric code | 710 |
| Capital | Pretoria |
| Region | Africa — Southern Africa |
| Currency | South African rand (ZAR) |
| Languages | Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu |
| Internet domain | .za |
| Area | 1,221,037 km² |
| Coordinates | -29, 24 |
How to call South Africa from abroad
Dial your country's international exit code (for example 011 from the USA and Canada, or 00 from most of Europe), then the country calling code +27, then the local number. In most countries, drop the leading trunk 0 from the local number when dialling internationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country calling code for South Africa?
The country calling code for South Africa is +27.
How do I call South Africa from another country?
Dial your international exit code, then +27, then the local number (dropping any leading trunk 0 in most countries).
What is the capital of South Africa?
The capital of South Africa is Pretoria.
What is the ISO country code for South Africa?
South Africa is ZA (alpha-2) / ZAF (alpha-3).