This is the telephone area code for Bloemfontein, the judicial capital of South Africa, and the surrounding central Free State region.
How to Call Bloemfontein from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 for USA, 00 for UK)
- Dial 27 (South Africa country code)
- Dial the area code (51 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (7 digits)
Example: Calling Bloemfontein from Australia
0011 27 51 401 1111
Where:
0011 = Australia exit code
27 = South Africa country code
51 = Bloemfontein area code (051 without the 0)
401 1111 = Local Bloemfontein phone number
Quick Facts
Bloemfontein Area Coverage
The 051 area code serves the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality and large parts of the Free State:
Bloemfontein Central
CBD, Westdene, Willows, Park West, Naval Hill
Northern Suburbs
Dan Pienaar, Helicon Heights, Bayswater, Heuwelsig
Southern Suburbs
Fichardt Park, Universitas, Gardeniapark, Langenhovenpark
Township Areas
Mangaung, Botshabelo, Thaba 'Nchu
Regional Free State
Dewetsdorp, Zastron, Rouxville, Smithfield
Shared Borders
Aliwal North (Eastern Cape border area)
Major South Africa Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling ZA
Use these international prefixes when calling South Africa:
USA & Canada
011
United Kingdom
00
Australia
0011
Germany / Europe
00