How to call South Africa from the US

Calling internationally doesn’t need to be difficult
Before you call...
Check these 3 things:
Are you calling a mobile number?
If you’re calling a mobile number in South Africa, you can follow the same steps as if you are calling a landline.
Does the number have a trunk code?
A trunk code is a prefix added for domestic calls – you won’t need to dial it when calling internationally.
Is your phone set up for international calls?
Not all phones come with international calling out of the box. With GoTo Connect, you get free international calling to 50+ countries.

Calling a mobile or landline number


1. Dial exit code

The exit code to call outside the US is 011.

2. Dial country code

South Africa’s country code is +27.

3. Add area code

Use the table below for reference.

4. Dial phone number

Finally, you're ready to dial your number!
Image of a phone call between a US mobile phone and international number, using 011 to dial outside of the US.
South Africa Area Codes
Johannesburg  11 Polokwane (Pietersburg)   15
Pretoria   12 Vereeniging   16
Cape Town   21 Welkom   57
Durban  31 Pietermaritzburg   33
Port Elizabeth   41 Richards Bay   35
East London   43 Potchefstroom   18
Bloemfontein   51 Klerksdorp   18
Kimberley   53 Mafikeng   18
Polokwane   15 Upington   54
Rustenburg   14 Bethlehem   58
Nelspruit   13 Queenstown   45
George   44 Mthatha (Umtata)   47
Grahamstown   46 Mossel Bay   44
Paarl   21 Oudtshoorn   44
Stellenbosch   21 Knysna   44
Somerset West   21 Plettenberg Bay   44
Hermanus   28 Tzaneen   15
Worcester   23    

 

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