How to call Namibia from South Africa
- From mobile
- +264 xx xxx xxx
- From landline
- 00 264 xx xxx xxx
From $0.13/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Namibia from South Africa
How to make a call to Namibia from South Africa: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Namibian 8-digit number or 9-digit number drops the 0 in front of its area code after 264.
- 00South Africa exit code
- 264Country code of Namibia
- xx xxx xxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +264 xx xxx xxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +264 61 221 234
- Mobile
- +264 61 221 234
- Landline
- 00 264 61 221 234
Main area codes in Namibia
The area code comes right after 264, then the local number
- Windhoek00 26461then the local number
- Walvis Bay00 2646420then the local number
- Swakopmund00 2646441then the local number
- Oshakati00 2646520then the local number
- Rehoboth00 26462522then the local number
- Okahandja00 26462500then the local number
- Keetmanshoop00 26463220then the local number
- Gobabis00 26462562then the local number
Before you call Namibia
Dial Mariental in the south
Mariental has its own area code after 264. Type the full digits in the dialer above.
- 00exit
- 264Namibia
- 63241Mariental
- xxxlocal number
Calling Namibia cell phones without the 0
A saved number often starts with the local 0. Remove it, or the call fails.
- Fails
- 00 264 0 61 local number
- Works
- 00 264 61 local number
Calling Namibia from South Africa without an international plan
Suparelay calls Namibia for $0.34/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in South Africa charge up to $0.24/min
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.34 landline$0.13 mobile |
 | $0.24 |
 | $0.24 |
 | $0.24$0.11 with plan |
Want to call Namibia?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Namibia
The time now in Namibia, and the best hours to call
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as Johannesburg
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Namibia fails
Cell C contracts need activation first
A Cell C contract has no international calling until Customer Care activates it. Call 135 before you dial abroad.
Cell C, International CallingVodacom standard calling costs more per minute
Vodacom's standard international calling has higher rates than International Calling Plus, which bills per second. Plus is an upgrade, so ask Vodacom to switch it on.
Vodacom, Affordable International Calling RatesFrom any country, a call to Namibia also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Namibia from a South Africa cell phone or mobile?
Dial +264, then the number. It works from any mobile in South Africa
Are calls to Namibia included in South Africa phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in South Africa that we checked includes Namibia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Namibia from South Africa?
With no plan, carriers in South Africa charge up to $0.24 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Windhoek from South Africa?
For Windhoek, dial 00 264 61, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Namibia?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 264. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +264 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 264 and the number
Can I call Namibia on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 264 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Namibia
Why isn't my call going through to Namibia?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Namibia from South Africa for free?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call Namibia from South Africa on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Namibia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Namibia landline from South Africa?
From a landline in South Africa, dial 00 264, then the number
How do I call Namibia from South Africa with an international call?
Dial 00 264, then the number. From a mobile, +264 works too
When is the best time to call Namibia, and what is the time difference?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Namibia. All year: the same time as Johannesburg
Does Vodacom include calls to Namibia?
With the International Calling Plus. Without it, Vodacom charges $0.24 a minute to a landline and $0.24 to a mobile