How do I call South Africa from United Kingdom?

To call South Africa from United Kingdom: dial 00 (the exit code for United Kingdom), then 27 (the country code for South Africa), then the local number (drop the trunk prefix "0"). From a mobile phone, you can use + instead of 00.

What is the exit code for United Kingdom?

The international exit code (IDD prefix) for United Kingdom is 00. This is the number you dial first before entering the destination country code. On mobile phones, you can use + instead.

How much does it cost to call South Africa from United Kingdom?

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United Kingdom → South Africa calling route

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Dial 00 + 27 + local number — or skip the dialing entirely and call from your browser.

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Step-by-Step Dialing Instructions

1

Dial 00 (exit code for United Kingdom)

From a mobile phone, you can dial + instead of 00
2

Dial 27 (country code for South Africa)

The international dialing code for South Africa is +27
3

Dial the local number

Drop the trunk prefix "0" when dialing from abroad.

Example: To call a number in South Africa from United Kingdom:

00 27 71 234 5678

Or from mobile: +27 71 234 5678

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Quick Reference

Calling from	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Calling to	🇿🇦 South Africa
Exit Code (United Kingdom)	00
Country Code (South Africa)	+27
Trunk Prefix	0
Time Difference	+0.0 hours
Example Number	00 27 71 234 5678

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South Africa Dialing Code (+27)

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