South Africa Phone Numbers & Calling South Africa

Calling South Africa from the UK

If your business is in the UK, to make a call from the UK to South Africa, you need to add the country code of +27 or 0027 before dialling the phone number 9 digits in South Africa.

South Africa phone numbers have an country code of 27 and the way to make an international call from the UK is to start with + or 00 on your phone.

For dialling inside South Africa, phone numbers have an national prefix of 0 then 9 digits for the standard number.

Calling Rates for South Africa from the UK

The following international rates apply when calling South Africa from the UK on our business phone system.

Country	Rate Per Minute	Type
South Africa	£0.49	Fixed
South Africa	£0.61	Mobile

Adding a South Africa number to your business phone system

To have a South Africa number, we need to add an international number to your account. The account will then be charged for redirecting calls to the UK and may incur annual or monthly fees. Different rates apply depending on the type of number purchased within South Africa.

Country	Type	Termination Per Minute	Setup Fee	Monthly Fee	Annual Fee
South Africa	Freephone (ITFS ZAF C14)	£0.323	£200	£24	£0
South Africa	Freephone (ITFS ZAF C15)	£0.116	£31	£46	£0
South Africa	Freephone (ITFS ZAF C18)	£0.164	£7	£10	£0
South Africa	Freephone (ITFS ZAF C4)	£0.122	£2	£20	£0
South Africa	Freephone (ITFS ZAF C7)	£0.105	£21	£7	£0
South Africa	Freephone (PSTN ZAF C14)	£0.075	£3	£12	£0
South Africa	Freephone (PSTN ZAF C19)	£0.018	£3	£8	£0
South Africa	Freephone (PSTN ZAF C4)	£0.038	£2	£21	£0
South Africa	Freephone (PSTN ZAF C7)	£0.021	£4	£23	£0

South Africa business number restrictions

The following restrictions are in place for ordering a telephone number for South Africa to use in the UK. These restrictions are usually country wide.

Benefits of a South Africa business number

Getting an international business phone number can bring numerous benefits, especially for businesses with a global presence or aspirations to expand internationally. Here are the key advantages:

Enhanced Global Presence

An international South Africa phone number helps establish an on the ground presence in South Africa, making your business more accessible and trustworthy to customers in South Africa. Customers often prefer dealing with businesses that have a local contact point in South Africa.

Increased Credibility

A local or toll-free South Africa number gives your business a professional appearance and shows commitment to serving customers in South Africa. Local numbers in advertisements can also lead to higher response rates, as customers feel more comfortable calling a number they recognise as local

Cost Savings

Instead of maintaining physical offices in multiple countries, an international number for South Africa allows you to route calls to your main office, remote teams, or virtual assistants. VoIP services can make international calls cheaper compared to traditional phone systems.

Call Routing and Flexibility

Advanced call routing features enable calls to be forwarded to the appropriate department or person, regardless of location. Calls can be routed based on time zones, ensuring 24/7 availability.

South Africa Phone Numbers Frequently Asked Questions

The following questions are our most popular questions we get asked on a regular basis, but if you have something you need to know, why not give us a call on 01782 608608 and we are happy to natter about how our phone system works and how easy it is to switch.

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How do I call the UK when roaming

When roaming internationally on your mobile phone in countries such as South Africa, you need to make sure all your UK phone numbers have +44 and the leading zero removed within your address book. This ensures you can call your contact regardless of what country you are in.

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What is the international dialling code for South Africa?

Dial +27 before calling South Africa from the UK.

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How does it work having a South Africa number on my phone system?

We order you a South Africa number, then redirect it to your UK phone system. We can also set specific users to display that number on outgoing calls if you have a team that deals with that country.

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What is the short 2 letter code for South Africa?

South Africa has a short digit reference code of ZA

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