How to call South Africa from New Zealand
- 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 New Zealand
How to make a call to South Africa from New Zealand: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. South African area codes start with 0 at home, and you drop that 0 after 27.
- Fails
- 00 27 011 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 27 11 xxx xxxx
- 00New Zealand 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 the big cities
Each code is followed by 7 digits, so you dial a 9-digit number after 27.
- Johannesburg00 27 11
- Cape Town00 27 21
- Durban00 27 31
Reach Tshwane and the coast
Tshwane has its own code, and so do East London and Richards Bay.
- Tshwane00 27 12
- East London00 27 43
- Richards Bay00 27 35
Save contacts with +27
How do I call South Africa from New Zealand each time? Save the contact as +27, and calling South Africa cell phones takes one tap.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 27 and the number
Calling South Africa from New Zealand without an international plan
Suparelay calls South Africa for $0.34/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.81/min. 2degrees has no plan with South Africa calls, One NZ needs Home Phone, and Spark needs an add-on.
- 2degreesNo plan
- One NZHome Phone
- SparkAdd-on
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.34 landline$0.45 mobile |
 | $0.81 |
 | $0.80 |
 | No rate published |
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 is 10 or 11 hours, because South Africa keeps one clock all year.
- Time difference
- April to September: 10 hours behind Auckland
- September to April: 11 hours behind Auckland
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to South Africa fails
One NZ Prepay Plus charges $1.43 per minute outside the top 15
On a One NZ Prepay Plus plan, a call to a country outside the top 15 overseas destinations costs $1.43 per minute. An International Add-On allowance does not cover these calls. Check the destination before you call.
One NZ, Prepay terms2degrees Spend Control blocks calls at the limit
On a 2degrees Pay Monthly plan, Spend Control blocks further chargeable calls when you reach your limit. This includes international calls outside your plan allowance. Change or turn off the limit, or wait for the next billing date.
2degrees, Spend Control terms and conditionsFrom 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 a New Zealand cell phone or mobile?
Dial +27, then the number. It works from any mobile in New Zealand
Are calls to South Africa included in New Zealand phone plans?
On some plans. One NZ includes calls to South Africa in its plans. Spark 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 New Zealand?
With no plan, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.81 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Johannesburg from New Zealand?
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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
From a landline in New Zealand, 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. April to September: 10 hours behind Auckland. September to April: 11 hours behind Auckland
How to make an international call to South Africa?
Dial 00 27, then the number. From a mobile, +27 works too
Does One NZ include calls to South Africa?
Yes, up to 250 minutes. One NZ includes 250 minutes to South Africa with Medium Endless Mobile
How much does 2degrees charge to call South Africa?
2degrees charges $0.81 a minute to a landline in South Africa and $0.81 to a mobile