About calling South Africa
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Call South Africa with Hyallo and connect with the rainbow nation — a large South African diaspora in the UK, Australia, Canada, and the US, along with multinational corporations in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban, depend on reliable international calls for business and family.
How to call South Africa
South African area codes after +27 (drop the leading 0 from the local number).
- ·+27 11 for Johannesburg
- ·+27 12 for Pretoria
- ·+27 21 for Cape Town
- ·+27 31 for Durban
- ·+27 41 for Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)
- ·+27 43 for East London
- ·+27 51 for Bloemfontein
- ·+27 13 for Mpumalanga (Nelspruit)
- ·+27 14 for Limpopo (Polokwane)
- ·+27 15 for Limpopo (Tzaneen)
- ·+27 16 for Vereeniging / Vaal Triangle
- ·+27 18 for North West (Mahikeng)
- ·+27 22 for West Coast
- ·+27 33 for Pietermaritzburg / KZN Midlands
Mobile numbers start with 6, 7, or 8 (e.g. +27 8X XXX XXXX after dropping the 0).
South African mobile numbers start with 06, 07, or 08 and are 10 digits. Drop the leading 0 when dialing from abroad, so 082 becomes +27 82 XXX XXXX. Johannesburg's landline code is 11, dialed as +27 11 XXX XXXX.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to call South Africa?
Calls to South Africa start at just $0.40 per minute. You only pay for the time you actually talk, with no hidden fees or monthly charges.
What is the country code for South Africa?
The country code for South Africa is +27. Always include this when dialing from another country.
Is the first call to South Africa really free?
Absolutely! Sign up for free and make your first 1-minute call to South Africa at no cost. No credit card required. After that, calls start at just $0.40/min.
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