how do i call south africa from the uk?

There are a few things you need to know before calling South Africa from the UK. The first is that you need to use the correct country code. South Africa’s country code is 27. The next thing you need to know is the area code for the city you’re trying to reach. For example, the area code for Johannesburg is 11. So, to call a landline in Johannesburg from the UK, you would dial 00 + 27 + 11 + the local number. To call a mobile phone in South Africa, you would dial 00 + 27 + the mobile phone number.

When calling South Africa from the UK, you will also need to use a UK exit code. The exit code for the UK is 00. So, the full number you would dial to reach a landline in Johannesburg from the UK would be 00 + 27 + 11 + the local number. And the full number you would dial to reach a mobile phone in South Africa would be 00 + 27 + the mobile phone number.

Keep in mind that if you are calling from a mobile phone in the UK, you will need to dial the UK’s international access code first. The international access code for the UK is 0. So, the full number you would dial to reach a landline in Johannesburg from a mobile phone in the UK would be 0 + 44 + 20 + 27 + 11 + the local number. And the full number you would dial to reach a mobile phone in South Africa from a mobile phone in the UK would be 0 + 44 + 20 + 27 + the mobile phone number.

It’s also worth noting that South Africa is two hours ahead of the UK, so you’ll need to take that into account when making your call.

We hope this has been helpful. Bon voyage!

To call South Africa from the United Kingdom, dial 00-27-xx, where xxx is the South African area code. For example, to call Johannesburg, dial 00-27-11.

Andre Jacobs

Andre Jacobs is a South African author who writes about his experiences growing up in South Africa and his visits to the UK to see his family. He has been writing for over 10 years and has published several books. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children. Apart from family, his other great passion is cricket and he is a keen player and fan.

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