How to call South Africa from Canada
- From mobile
- +27 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 27 xx xxx xxxx
From $0.34/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial South Africa from Canada
How to make a call to South Africa from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Johannesburg has two area codes, 10 and 11, and both take 7 local digits.
- 011Canada exit code
- 27Country code of South Africa
- 11Johannesburg
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- 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
- 011 27 10 123 4567
Main area codes in South Africa
The area code comes right after 27, then the local number
- Johannesburg011 2710011 2711then 7 digits
- Cape Town/Gordons Bay/Somerset West/Stellenbosch011 2721then 7 digits
- Durban011 2731then 7 digits
- Port Elizabeth/Uitenhage011 2741then 7 digits
- East London011 2743then 7 digits
- Newcastle/Northern KwaZulu Natal/Vryheid011 2734then 7 digits
- Richards Bay/St. Lucia/Ulundi/Zululand011 2735then 7 digits
- Klerksdorp/Lichtenburg/Potchefstroom011 2718then 7 digits
Before you call South Africa
Dial a South African city
Drop the 0 from the area code, then add 7 digits.
- Cape Town011 27 21
- Durban011 27 31
- East London011 27 43
Remove the 0 after 27
A South African number saved with its 0 fails from Canada. Save it as +27 and the 9-digit number without the 0.
- Fails
- 011 27 0 11 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 27 11 xxx xxxx
Calling South Africa from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls South Africa for $0.34/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.14/min. Bell, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each need an international add-on for South Africa, or they charge by the minute.
- BellInternational long distance saver
- FreedomWorld Saver
- RogersLong Distance U.S. & International
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 6× cheaper | $0.34 landline$0.45 mobile |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.11 + tax with plan |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.15 + tax with plan |
 | $2.14 + tax$0.18 + tax with plan |
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. The time difference changes because Toronto moves its clocks, not South Africa.
- Time difference
- March to November: 6 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 7 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to South Africa fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From 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
Calling South Africa cell phones: how to call South Africa from Canada on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +27, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to South Africa included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes South Africa in a plan
How much does it cost to call South Africa from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.14 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Johannesburg from Canada?
For Johannesburg, dial 011 27 10, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call South Africa?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 Canada for free? Is there a free call to South Africa?
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 Canada 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 South Africa landline from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 27, then the number
When is the best time to call South Africa?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in South Africa. March to November: 6 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 7 hours ahead of Toronto
How do I call South Africa from Canada? How to dial South Africa from Canada for an international call to South Africa?
Dial 011 27, then the number. From a mobile, +27 works too