South Africa Phone Number Format
South Africa phone numbers use the country code +27. A South Africa mobile number is 9 digits and is written 071 123 4567 nationally, or +27 71 123 4567 in international format. In E.164 (the format APIs expect) it is +27711234567, with no spaces or leading zero.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Country calling code | +27 |
| Example mobile (national) | 071 123 4567 |
| Example mobile (international) | +27 71 123 4567 |
| Example mobile (E.164) | +27711234567 |
| National number length | 9 digits |
Validate a South Africa phone number
How to format a South Africa phone number
- Start from the national number as written locally: 071 123 4567.
- Drop the leading trunk digit (the national prefix, usually a leading 0) if present.
- Add the country code +27 in front to dial from abroad: +27 71 123 4567.
- For APIs, SMS, and storage, use E.164, no spaces or dashes: +27711234567.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for South Africa?
The international calling code for South Africa is +27. You add it before the national number (dropping any leading 0) when dialing from abroad, for example +27 71 123 4567.
How many digits is a South Africa phone number?
A South Africa mobile number has 9 digits in its national significant number (the part after the +27 country code). Example: 071 123 4567.
How do I write a South Africa number in E.164 format?
E.164 is the international standard most APIs and SMS gateways require: a plus sign, the country code, then the national number with no spaces, dashes, or leading zero. For South Africa that looks like +27711234567.
How can I check if a South Africa phone number is valid?
Paste the number into the validator above. 1Lookup parses it, checks it against South Africa's numbering rules, and returns its line type and carrier so you know whether it is real and reachable.