This is the telephone area code for Kimberley and the surrounding diamond mining region in South Africa.
How to Call Kimberley from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 27 (South Africa country code)
- Dial the area code (53 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Kimberley from Belgium
00 27 53 123 4567
Where:
00 = Belgium exit code
27 = South Africa country code
53 = Kimberley area code (053 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Kimberley phone number
Quick Facts
Kimberley Area Code Coverage
The 053 area code covers Kimberley and the surrounding diamond mining region in the Northern Cape:
Kimberley City Center
CBD, civic centre, historic buildings, commercial district
Big Hole & Mine Museum
Kimberley Big Hole, diamond mine museum, historical mining area
Diamond Industry
Diamond sorting, cutting, trading, mining headquarters
Historical District
McGregor Museum, historical homes, colonial architecture
Academic Center
Sol Plaatje University, Northern Cape urban higher education hub
Northern Cape Region
Surrounding towns, rural areas, diamond fields, agricultural communities
Major South Africa Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling South Africa
When calling Kimberley from these countries, use these exit codes:
Belgium
00
United Kingdom
00
India
00
Israel
00
United States
011
Botswana
00