How to Call South Africa from the UK — Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
Calling South Africa from the UK is simple once you know the correct dialing sequence. Here is the exact step-by-step guide — plus the cheapest way to call South Africa in 2026.
- Dial 00 — this is the UK exit code (for international calls)
- Dial +27 — this is the country code for South Africa
- Dial the local number — without the leading 0. A South Africa number starting with 07 becomes +27 7…
- Press call — that’s it!
Example: To call a South Africa number from London, dial:
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