A South Africa number gives your business a local presence with country code +27. Inside South Africa, callers dial the trunk prefix 0 before the area code. From abroad, callers dial +27 and drop the 0.
Number types in South Africa
- Local numbersGeographic numbers with a city or regional area code. Customers see a familiar local number and call you at local rates.
- National numbersNon-geographic numbers that work nationwide without tying you to one city — ideal for a single number across the whole country.
- Mobile numbersNumbers from mobile ranges, for services that need a mobile-looking number. SMS capability depends on the range.
- Toll-free numbersFree for your callers from most networks. You cover the inbound cost, which lowers the barrier for sales and support calls.
Local numbers by city
National prefixes
Toll-free prefixes
South Africa numbering at a glance
| Country code | +27 |
|---|---|
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| International call prefix | 00 |
| Geographic number length | 9 digits after the country code |
| Mobile number length | 5–9 digits |
| Example landline format | +27 10 123 4567 |
| Number types in the plan | Local, national, mobile and toll-free |
| Capital | Pretoria |
| Official languages | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans |
| Currency | ZAR |
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg |
What you get with every South Africa number
- Delivery to your SIP trunk, IP-PBX, Microsoft Teams (Direct Routing), softphone or any mobile number
- Time-of-day routing, failover destinations and simultaneous ring
- Real-time call records and usage in the customer portal
- Number porting in and out, where the South Africa regulator allows it
Requirements for South Africa numbers
Some South Africa number ranges require proof of a business or residential address, or company registration documents. You will see exactly what is needed for the number you choose before you pay, and you can upload documents in the portal. How verification works.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a South Africa number if my business is based elsewhere?
Often, yes. Many South Africa ranges are available to international businesses; others need a local address. The requirement is shown on each number before checkout.
How do people abroad call a South Africa number?
They dial their international access code (or + on a mobile), then 27, then the number without the leading 0. For example: +27 10 123 4567.
Can I move my existing South Africa number to you?
In most cases, yes. Contact sales with the number and current provider and we will confirm portability and timing.
Which South Africa cities can I get a local number in?
We list local area codes for 3 South Africa cities and regions, including Johannesburg, Durban and East London. Live stock is shown on each city page.