How to call South Africa from the US
Calling internationally doesn’t need to be difficult
Before you call...
Check these 3 things:
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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!
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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