How to call South Africa from Zimbabwe
- From mobile
- +27 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 27 xx xxx xxxx
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How to dial South Africa from Zimbabwe
How to make a call to South Africa from Zimbabwe: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a South African area code: after 00 27, you dial 11, not 011.
- 00Zimbabwe 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
Area codes for the big cities
Each code is followed by 7 digits, so the number after 27 is a 9-digit number.
- Johannesburg00 27 11
- Cape Town00 27 21
- Durban00 27 31
- Tshwane00 27 12
Remove the 0 from saved numbers
A South African number saved with its 0 fails from Zimbabwe. Keep only the digits after it.
- Fails
- 00 27 011 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 27 11 xxx xxxx
Calling South Africa from Zimbabwe
How do I call South Africa from Zimbabwe? Follow these steps, or type the number in the dialer above.
- Dial 00 27
- Add the area code without its 0
- Dial the 7 local digits
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When to call South Africa
The time now in South Africa, and the best hours to call. The time difference is zero all year, because South Africa and Zimbabwe both keep the same time.
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as Harare
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to South Africa fails
Econet Bundles of Joy do not cover international calls
Econet Bundles of Joy work only for local calls inside Zimbabwe.
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, FAQFrom 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 Zimbabwe cell phone or mobile?
Dial +27, then the number. It works from any mobile in Zimbabwe
Are calls to South Africa included in Zimbabwe phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Zimbabwe that we checked includes South Africa in a plan
How much does it cost to call South Africa from Zimbabwe?
Dial 00 27, then the number. From a mobile, +27 works too
How to call Johannesburg from Zimbabwe?
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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
From a landline in Zimbabwe, dial 00 27, then the number
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
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 Harare