How to call South Africa from Botswana
- From mobile
- +27 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 27 xx xxx xxxx
From $0.34/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial South Africa from Botswana
How to make a call to South Africa from Botswana: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Botswana exit code
- 27Country code of South Africa
- xx xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +27 xx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +27 10 123 4567
- Mobile
- +27 10 123 4567
- Landline
- 00 27 10 123 4567
Main area codes in South Africa
The area code comes right after 27, then the local number
- Johannesburg00 271000 2711then 7 digits
- Cape Town/Gordons Bay/Somerset West/Stellenbosch00 2721then 7 digits
- Durban00 2731then 7 digits
- Port Elizabeth/Uitenhage00 2741then 7 digits
- East London00 2743then 7 digits
- Newcastle/Northern KwaZulu Natal/Vryheid00 2734then 7 digits
- Richards Bay/St. Lucia/Ulundi/Zululand00 2735then 7 digits
- Klerksdorp/Lichtenburg/Potchefstroom00 2718then 7 digits
Before you call South Africa
Dial Johannesburg from Botswana
Johannesburg takes 7 digits after its code.
- 00exit
- 27South Africa
- 11Johannesburg
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Use the code of your city
Each city has its own code after 27, then 7 digits.
- Cape Town00 27 21
- Durban00 27 31
- Tshwane00 27 12
- East London00 27 43
Drop the 0 before the area code
A 9-digit number is a 2-digit code and 7 digits, with no leading 0.
- Fails
- 00 27 0 11 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 27 11 xxx xxxx
Calling South Africa from Botswana without an international plan
Suparelay calls South Africa for $0.34/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Botswana charge up to $0.20/min
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.34 landline$0.45 mobile |
 | $0.20 landline · $0.19 mobile + tax |
 | $0.18 + tax |
Want to call South Africa?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call South Africa
The time now in South Africa, and the best hours to call. There is no time difference between Gaborone and South Africa at any time of year.
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as Gaborone
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to South Africa fails
BTC off-peak pricing excludes international calls
BTC off-peak pricing applies to local calls only. An international call from a BTC number does not get the off-peak discount.
BTC, Mobile PlansFrom any country, a call to South Africa 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 do I call South Africa from Botswana on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +27, then the number. It works from any mobile in Botswana
Are calls to South Africa included in Botswana phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Botswana that we checked includes South Africa in a plan
How much does it cost to call South Africa from Botswana?
With no plan, carriers in Botswana charge up to $0.20 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Johannesburg from Botswana?
For Johannesburg, dial 00 27 10, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call South Africa?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 27. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +27 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 27 and the number
Can I call South Africa on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 27 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to South Africa
Why isn't my call going through to South Africa?
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 South Africa from Botswana 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 South Africa from Botswana on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in South Africa without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call a South Africa landline from Botswana?
From a landline in Botswana, dial 00 27, then the number
When is the best time to call South Africa?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in South Africa. All year: the same time as Gaborone
Calling South Africa cell phones: how to make an international call to South Africa?
Dial 00 27, then the number. From a mobile, +27 works too