How to call South Africa from Ireland
- 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 Ireland
How to make a call to South Africa from Ireland: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. South African area codes are written with a leading 0, which you drop after 00 27.
- 00Ireland 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
- 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
Pick the right city code
Johannesburg has 2 codes, 10 and 11. Each city code and 7 more digits make a 9-digit number after 27.
- Johannesburg00 27 10 or 00 27 11
- Cape Town00 27 21
- Durban00 27 31
Drop the 0 after 27
When calling South Africa cell phones or landlines, a number saved with its local 0 does not connect. Type it in the dialer above without the 0.
- Fails
- 00 27 021 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 27 21 xxx xxxx
Calling South Africa from Ireland without an international plan
Suparelay calls South Africa for $0.34/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Ireland charge up to $0.52/min. eir, Three, and Vodafone each have a plan that covers South Africa, so check yours in the table.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.34 landline$0.45 mobile |
 | $0.52 |
 | $0.34 |
 | $0.43 |
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 to Dublin changes only when Ireland moves its clocks, as South Africa keeps one time all year.
- Time difference
- March to October: 1 hour ahead of Dublin
- October to March: 2 hours ahead of Dublin
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to South Africa fails
Three can bar calls abroad
A Three account can have international services barred. On Three Open Complete Extra, ask Three to lift the barring before you use the international minutes.
Three Ireland, Three Open Price Plans termseir prepay setup fee outside Europe
On eir Pay as You Go, a call to a country in eir bands 4 to 8, most countries outside Europe, costs a 25c setup fee when it connects.
eir, eir Price List Pt12.16From 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 to call South Africa from Ireland on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +27, then the number. It works from any mobile in Ireland
Are calls to South Africa included in Ireland phone plans?
Yes, on most. eir and Three include calls to South Africa in their plans. Vodafone charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call South Africa from Ireland?
With no plan, carriers in Ireland charge up to $0.52 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Johannesburg from Ireland?
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 make a free call to South Africa from Ireland?
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 Ireland 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 Ireland?
From a landline in Ireland, 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. March to October: 1 hour ahead of Dublin. October to March: 2 hours ahead of Dublin
How do I call South Africa from Ireland with an international call?
Dial 00 27, then the number. From a mobile, +27 works too
Does eir include calls to South Africa?
Yes, up to 600 minutes. eir includes 600 minutes to South Africa with eir Mobile Complete