+27 country code: South Africa
+27 is the international calling code of South Africa. A number that starts with +27 (or 0027) comes from South Africa.
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
|---|---|
| Calling code | +27 (or 0027) |
| ISO | ZA |
| Mobile number length | 5 to 9 digits after +27 |
| Example (international) | +27 71 123 4567 |
| Same number, dialled inside the country | 071 123 4567 |
| To call abroad from there, dial | 00 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 |
| WhatsApp format | wa.me/27711234567 |
Example numbers are fictional.
How to call a +27 number from abroad
- The exit code+ on a mobile, or 00 from most countries (011 from the US and Canada).
- The country code 27Without the +, if you already dialled 00.
- The numberWithout the leading 0, which is only dialled inside the country: 071 123 4567 becomes +27 71 123 4567.
For WhatsApp, write the code and the number with no +, no leading 0 and no spaces: 27711234567. Make a WhatsApp link
A missed call from +27?
If you do not know anyone with a +27 number, do not call back a one-ring missed call. It is a common scam: calling back an international number is charged at a high rate. Block the number, and look it up before you answer if in doubt.
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Common questions
Which country has the code +27?
South Africa. A number that starts with +27 or 0027 is from South Africa.
How many digits are in a +27 phone number?
A mobile number has 5 to 9 digits after the +27 country code. Example: +27 71 123 4567.
How do I call a +27 number from abroad?
Dial + on a mobile (or 00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then 27, then the number without its leading 0. Example: +27 71 123 4567.
Is 0027 the same as +27?
Yes. The + stands for the international exit code of the country you call from (00 in most countries). On a mobile, + works everywhere.
All country calling codes · Sources: ITU-T E.164 for the codes; libphonenumber for number formats and examples.