This is the telephone area code for Richards Bay and surrounding areas in the northern KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.
How to Call Richards Bay from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 27 (South Africa country code)
- Dial the area code (35 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (7 digits)
Example: Calling Richards Bay from the United Kingdom
00 27 35 701 2345
Where:
00 = UK exit code
27 = South Africa country code
35 = Richards Bay area code (035 without the 0)
701 2345 = Local Richards Bay phone number
Quick Facts
Richards Bay Area Code Coverage
The 035 area code covers Richards Bay and key locations in northern KwaZulu-Natal:
Richards Bay Town
Central, Meer En See, West Street, Industrial Basin
Empangeni
Neighboring town and administrative hub
Esikhawini
Coastal township near the port
Ntambanana & eSikhaleni
Rural communities inland
Mtunzini
Conservation village with rare palm forests
Greater Zululand
Pongola (partial), Eshowe outskirts, and sugarcane belts
Major South Africa Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling South Africa
When calling Richards Bay from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
European Union
00
Australia
0011
Canada
011
Nigeria
009