How to Call South Africa from United States

Complete guide for dialing South Africa phone numbers from United States

011 + 27

Dial 011 (exit code) + 27 (South Africa code)

Dialing Format

To call a South Africa phone number from United States:

011 + 27 + [Area Code] + [Local Number]

Example: Calling Johannesburg from United States

011 27 11 [Local Number]

Where:
011 = United States 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

  1. Dial 011 - This is United States's international exit code
  2. Dial 27 - This is South Africa's country code
  3. Dial the area code (without the leading 0)
  4. Dial the local phone number

Important Notes

Quick Facts

011
United States Exit Code
+27
South Africa Country Code
00
South Africa Exit Code

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