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How to Call South Africa from Colombia

Calling South Africa from Colombia: 009 27 [local number].

South Africa Country Code: +27

ISO: ZA
ZAF

Quick answer

To call South Africa from Colombia, dial 009, then 27, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 009 27 71 123 4567.

Plan before you dial with the international call cost calculator and the best time to call planner. Looking for a calling card alternative instead of the dialing instructions? Compare calling cards to South Africa.

Dialing format

009 27 71 123 4567

Exit code • Country code • Local number

Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call South Africa correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in South Africa - whether you’re calling Pretoria or anywhere else.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to South Africa from Colombia

International Guide
1

Dial the exit code for Colombia

Start by dialing 009 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Colombia.

2

Add South Africa's country code

Dial the country code +27 for South Africa.

3

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in South Africa (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

4

Complete dialing format

Full format: 009 27 [local number] - For example: 009 27 612 345 678

HOW TO CALL

Colombia
South Africa

International Dialing Format

0092771 123 4567
Exit CodeCountry CodePhone Number

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+2771 123 4567
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Calling South Africa from Colombia: Calling Code, Local Time & More

Calling Code

+27

Capital of South Africa

Pretoria

Region

Africa (Southern Africa)

Currency of South Africa

South African rand (R)

South Africa Time Zones

UTC+02:00

Current time

Your time

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South Africa

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South Africa is --

South Africa at a Glance

South Africa, located in Southern Africa, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Pretoria, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 63M.

The official currency is the South African rand (R). When calling South Africa, the country code is +27. The country observes the UTC+02:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu.

Destination Calling Profile: South Africa

Population

63M

Population Rank

#22 of 230

Language Footprint

Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more

Time Zone Footprint

UTC+02:00

City/Area Code Coverage

16 locations listed

Dial Code Status

Exclusive code in dataset

South Africa currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +27.

Route Profile: Colombia to South Africa

Exit Code in Colombia

009 (dial 009 (or + from mobile))

Colombia Country Code

+57

Route Dialing Pattern

009 27 71 123 4567

Capital Time Difference

7h destination ahead

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

02:00-11:00

Currency Pair

Colombian peso ($) -> South African rand (R)

Primary languages: Colombia (Spanish) and South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu).

Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: Colombia (UTC-05:00) and South Africa (UTC+02:00).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: Colombia to South Africa

Use this route profile to plan a real call from Colombia to South Africa, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.

From

Colombia

To

South Africa

Colombia exit code: 009South Africa calling code: +27Time difference: 7h destination ahead

For dialing this route, callers in Colombia usually start with 009 or the plus sign, then dial +27 before the local South Africa number.

Colombia's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-05:00, while South Africa's is UTC+02:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 02:00-11:00.

Dialing from Colombia

Colombia callers are represented by CO/COL, with Bogotá as a capital reference point, South America, 53M people, Colombian peso ($), and primary language context of Spanish.

Origin exit prefix: 009 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +57. Origin time zones: UTC-05:00.

South Africa dialing details

South Africa is represented here by ZA/ZAF, Pretoria, Southern Africa, about 63M people, South African rand (R), and primary language context of Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho +6 more.

Destination calling code: +27. Destination time zones: UTC+02:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

Colombia to South Africa call planning

This route combines Colombia's outbound dialing rules with South Africa's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 7h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 02:00-11:00.

Dialing sequence: 009 27 local number. Business-hour window: 02:00-11:00. Time relationship: 7h destination ahead.

Destination market: South Africa is in Southern Africa, with Pretoria as a main administrative center. Calls from Colombia may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 63M. Primary language context: Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho +7 more. Local billing and everyday prices use South African rand (R).

Route context: Colombia is listed in South America with a population of about 53M; South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with about 63M. The main listed languages differ: Colombia (Spanish) and South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more). Currency context also changes across the route: Colombian peso ($) in Colombia and South African rand (R) in South Africa.

From Colombia, the conventional international prefix is 009; mobile callers can usually use +, then +27, then the South Africa local number.Bogotá to Pretoria has a 7h destination ahead time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.South Africa language context: Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho +7 more. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For South Africa, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.
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City & Area Codes for South Africa

16 Locations
City / RegionArea CodeFull Dialing Pattern
Bloemfontein27-51+27-51 [local number]
Cape Town27-21+27-21 [local number]
De Aar27-571+27-571 [local number]
Durban27-31+27-31 [local number]
East London27-431+27-431 [local number]
Gordons Bay27-24+27-24 [local number]
Johannesburg27-11+27-11 [local number]
Johannesburg CBD27-102103+27-102103 [local number]
La Lucia27-31+27-31 [local number]
Pietermaritzburg27-331+27-331 [local number]
Port Elizabeth27-41+27-41 [local number]
Pretoria27-12+27-12 [local number]
Sasolburg27-16+27-16 [local number]
Somerset West27-21+27-21 [local number]
Uitenhage27-41+27-41 [local number]
Welkom27-57+27-57 [local number]
Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.

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