011 + 27 + Mobile Code** + The Number
* Do not dial the plus (+) symbols
**South Africa has multiple mobile networks. The person you
are calling will be using one of the following
mobile area codes:
| Mobile Code | Mobile Provider |
| 710 | MTN |
| 711-716 | Vodacom |
| 717-719 | MTN |
| 72 | Vodacom |
| 73 | MTN |
| 74 | Cell C |
| 741 | Virgin Mobile |
| 76 | Vodacom |
| 78 | MTN |
| 79 | Vodacom |
| 811-814 | 8ta |
| 82 | Vodacom |
| 83 | MTN |
| 84 | Cell C |
How to call a South Africa mobile phone:
011 - United States exit code to dial first when calling international
27 - South Africa country code must be dialed next
Mobile Code** - South Africa mobile code must be dialed next
011 + 27 + Mobile Code** + Local Number - Overall dialing format
World Times:
The time in United States is now (CLICK FOR TIME ZONES)
The time in South Africa is now 18:20:04 PM (06:20:04 PM)
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Tips for calling a cell phone in South Africa:
- To call a South African cell phone from a land line, simply follow the mobile country code dialing instructions above to place your call.
- To call a South African cell phone from your cell phone, you may need to first use the + (plus) sign prior to entering the South Africa mobile code and telephone number.
- If you are calling South Africa from your cell phone, you may incur additional charges or fees from your mobile carrier. We recommend trying out a service, such as
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