Country Code +27

South Africa uses the international dialing code +27

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Which Country Has Code +27?

South Africa uses the international dialing code +27.

How to Call a +27 Number from the US

Numbers in South Africa have 5 to 9 digits for mobiles and 9 for landlines after +27. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +27 or 011 27.

Number	From a US landline	From a mobile
Mobile starts with 01, 05, 06, 07 or 08	`011 27 71 XXX XXXX`	`+27 71 XXX XXXX`
Landline starts with 01, 02, 03, 04 or 05	`011 27 10 XXX XXXX`	`+27 10 XXX XXXX`
Toll-free starts with 080	`011 27 80 XXX XXXX`	`+27 80 XXX XXXX`

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: South Africa phone number format.

Got a Call From +27?

A number starting with +27 is registered in South Africa. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +27 number

•Mobile if the digits after +27 start with 19, 50, 6, 7, 81–85 or 87 (+27 71 XXX XXXX).
•Landlines start with an area code, for example +27 10 XXX XXXX for Johannesburg.
•Premium rate if it starts with 86 or 90–92 after +27: never call these back.
•Local time: 11:49 AM in Pretoria right now.

•Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
•Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
•Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

Country Code +27 FAQ

Which country has country code 27?

+27 is the country code of South Africa. Numbers have 5 to 9 digits for mobiles and 9 for landlines after +27.

Is a +27 number a mobile or a landline?

In South Africa, mobile numbers start with 1, 5, 6, 7 or 8 after +27, for example +27 71 XXX XXXX. Landlines start with an area code, such as +27 10 XXX XXXX for Johannesburg.

What time is it in South Africa right now?

It is 11:49 AM on Tuesday in Pretoria (UTC+2), 6 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT.

Are some +27 numbers premium rate?

Yes. In South Africa, premium-rate numbers start with 86 or 90–92 after +27. Calling one back can cost far more than an ordinary international call, which is what one-ring scams rely on.

How do I call a +27 number from the US?

From a US landline, dial 011 27 71 XXX XXXX, without the leading 0 used inside South Africa. From a mobile, dial +27 71 XXX XXXX.

I got a call from +27. Should I call back?

Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +27 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

South Africa Quick Info

Country	South Africa
Dialing Code	+27
ISO-2 Code	`za`
ISO-3 Code	`ZAF`
Capital	Pretoria
Continent	Africa
Population	64,747,319
Currency	South African rand
Domain	`za`

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Time in Pretoria

11:49 AM

Tuesday · UTC+2 · 6 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT (12:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT).