This is the telephone area code for East London and the surrounding coastal region in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
How to Call East London from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 27 (South Africa country code)
- Dial the area code (43 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling East London from Australia
0011 27 43 123 4567
Where:
0011 = Australia exit code
27 = South Africa country code
43 = East London area code (043 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local East London phone number
Quick Facts
East London Area Code Coverage
The 043 area code covers East London and the surrounding coastal region in the Eastern Cape:
East London CBD
City center, Oxford Street, commercial district, business area
Beachfront Area
Nahoon Beach, Orient Beach, Eastern Beach, marine drive
Port & Industrial Zone
East London Harbour, industrial area, automotive manufacturing
Suburban Areas
Vincent, Berea, Southernwood, residential neighborhoods
Educational Hub
University of Fort Hare campus, schools, educational institutions
Eastern Cape Region
Surrounding towns, rural areas, Wild Coast, coastal communities
Major South Africa Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling South Africa
When calling East London from these countries, use these exit codes:
Australia
0011
United Kingdom
00
United States
011
New Zealand
00
Germany
00
India
00