Do I need an app to call South Africa?

No. DialVia works directly in your browser, so you can call South Africa without installing an app.

What country code do I use for South Africa?

Use +27 before the local number when calling South Africa.

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Cheap calls to South Africa

Q: How much does it cost to call South Africa?

Calls to South Africa start from $0.74/min. Use the rate calculator with the exact number for precise pricing.

Call mobile and landline numbers in South Africa straight from your browser. You don’t need to buy credits first: your first call is free, then you pay per minute.

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How to call South Africa from abroad

Quick answer: To call South Africa from abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada, or + on a mobile), then 27, then the number without the leading 0 of its area code, if it has one. On DialVia you skip the exit code: choose South Africa and type the number.

1Dial your exit code: 00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada, or press + on a mobile.
2Dial 27, the country code for South Africa (shown as +27).
3Dial the number without the leading 0 of its area code, if it has one.

+27 1234 5678

Example number for South Africa, in international format

More on the code itself: the +27 dialling code.

Calling rates for South Africa

Country code+27

Landline

From

$0.74/min

Fixed phone numbers

Mobile

From

$0.74/min

Cell phone numbers

About these rates: This is the starting rate for calls to South Africa. Some specific regions or carriers may have slightly different rates.

Want the exact rate? Use our rate calculator with the phone number you want to call to see the precise cost per minute.

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Save up to 90% compared to traditional phone plans!

When you want more time

After your free call, top up whenever you like. Estimates based on starting rates to South Africa; actual minutes may vary.

Calling credit

≈ 6 minutes to South Africa

Popular

$10

Calling credit

≈ 13 minutes to South Africa

$25

Calling credit

≈ 33 minutes to South Africa

Why call South Africa with DialVia?

Browser-based calling

Call South Africa directly from your browser! No apps to download, no software to install. Just click and call.

Affordable rates

Save up to 90% compared to traditional providers with our competitive rate of $0.74/min to South Africa.

Crystal clear quality

Clear voice quality on calls to South Africa, over a stable internet connection. No SIM or phone plan involved.

Secure and private

Your calls to South Africa are encrypted, and we don’t record them.

Calling South Africa with DialVia

1
Sign up free
Create your free DialVia account in under a minute and verify your email.
2
Unlock your free call
Add a card to unlock your first call. It isn’t charged, and there are no credits to buy first.
3
Call and top up later
Dial +27 and the number to call South Africa. When you want more time, top up from $5, pay as you go.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to call South Africa?

Calls to South Africa start from just $0.74/min for both mobile and landline numbers. Some specific regions may have slightly different rates. Use our rate calculator with the exact number for precise pricing. This is up to 90% cheaper than traditional phone plans.

Can I call South Africa for free?

Yes, your first call is free. Create an account, verify your email and add a card to unlock it; the card is not charged. After that, calls to South Africa are pay as you go from $0.74/min, with no subscription.

Do I need to download an app to call South Africa?

No! DialVia works directly in your browser. Simply visit our website, log in, and start calling South Africa immediately. No downloads required.

What's the call quality like to South Africa?

Calls to South Africa connect to real landline and mobile networks and sound clear on a stable internet connection. A headset or earphones help in noisy rooms.

How do I dial South Africa from abroad?

Dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada, or + on a mobile), then 27, then the number without the leading 0 of its area code, if it has one.