00 + 27
Dial 00 (exit code) + 27 (South Africa code)
Dialing Format
To call a South Africa phone number from United Kingdom:
00 + 27 + [Area Code] + [Local Number]
Example: Calling Johannesburg from United Kingdom
00 27 11 [Local Number]
Where:
00 = United Kingdom international exit code
27 = South Africa country code
11 = Johannesburg area code (without leading 0)
[Local Number] = Local phone number in South Africa
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Dial 00 - This is United Kingdom's international exit code
- Dial 27 - This is South Africa's country code
- Dial the area code (without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Important Notes
- Remove the leading 0 from South Africa area codes when dialing internationally
- For example, if the local number is 011 123 4567, dial 00 27 11 123 4567
- Mobile numbers in South Africa may have different formats than landlines
Quick Facts
00
United Kingdom Exit Code
+27
South Africa Country Code
00
South Africa Exit Code
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