This is the telephone area code for Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands of South Africa.
How to Call Pietermaritzburg from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 27 (South Africa country code)
- Dial the area code (33 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (7 digits)
Example: Calling Pietermaritzburg from the United Kingdom
00 27 33 350 1234
Where:
00 = UK exit code
27 = South Africa country code
33 = Pietermaritzburg area code (033 without the 0)
350 1234 = Local Pietermaritzburg phone number
Quick Facts
Pietermaritzburg Area Code Coverage
The 033 area code covers Pietermaritzburg and key towns in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands:
Pietermaritzburg City
City Centre, Scottsville, Edgewood, Athlone
Howick
Famous for the Mandela Capture Site and waterfalls
Midmar & Balgowan
Lake district and scenic highlands
Lidgetton & Boston
Rural farming communities
Richmond
Historic town south of the city
Greater Midlands
Mooi River (partial), Nottingham Road, and sugarcane estates
Major South Africa Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling South Africa
When calling Pietermaritzburg from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
European Union
00
Australia
0011
Canada
011
Nigeria
009