How do I call Angola from South Africa?

To call Angola from South Africa, dial the exit code 00, followed by the country code +244, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 923 123 456, you would dial: 00 244 923 123 456.

What is the country calling code for Angola when calling from South Africa?

The country calling code for Angola is +244. To call Angola from South Africa, dial +244 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Angola in?

Angola is in the UTC+01:00 timezone.

What currency is used in Angola?

The official currency of Angola is the Angolan kwanza (Kz). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Angola?

The capital city of Angola is Luanda. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to Angola when calling from South Africa?

To make affordable calls to Angola from South Africa, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +244 followed by the local number. No app download required, and our rates are significantly cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

How much does it cost to call Angola when calling from South Africa?

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What is the best time to call Angola from South Africa?

The capital-to-capital time gap is 1h destination behind. A practical window in South Africa is 10:00-19:00 local time, which maps to standard business hours in Angola.

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How to Call Angola from South Africa

Calling Angola from South Africa: 00 244 [local number].

Angola Country Code: +244

ISO: AO

AGO

Quick answer

To call Angola from South Africa, dial 00, then 244, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 244 923 123 456.

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Dialing format

00 244 923 123 456

Exit code • Country code • Local number

Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Angola 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 Angola - whether you’re calling Luanda or anywhere else.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

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

International Guide

Dial the exit code for South Africa

Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Africa.

Add Angola's country code

Dial the country code +244 for Angola.

Enter the local phone number

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

Complete dialing format

Full format: 00 244 [local number] - For example: 00 244 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

00244923 123 456

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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+244923 123 456

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Calling Angola from South Africa: Calling Code, Local Time & More

Calling Code

+244

Capital of Angola

Luanda

Region

Africa (Middle Africa)

Currency of Angola

Angolan kwanza (Kz)

Angola Time Zones

UTC+01:00

Current time

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Angola at a Glance

Angola, located in Middle Africa, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Luanda, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 36M.

The official currency is the Angolan kwanza (Kz). When calling Angola, the country code is +244. The country observes the UTC+01:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Portuguese.

Destination Calling Profile: Angola

Population

36M

Population Rank

#39 of 230

Language Footprint

Portuguese

Time Zone Footprint

UTC+01:00

City/Area Code Coverage

31 locations listed

Dial Code Status

Exclusive code in dataset

Angola currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +244.

Route Profile: South Africa to Angola

Exit Code in South Africa

00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))

South Africa Country Code

+27

Route Dialing Pattern

00 244 923 123 456

Capital Time Difference

1h destination behind

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

10:00-19:00

Currency Pair

South African rand (R) -> Angolan kwanza (Kz)

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

Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Angola (UTC+01:00).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: South Africa to Angola

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

From

South Africa

Angola

South Africa exit code: 00Angola calling code: +244Time difference: 1h destination behind

For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +244 before the local Angola number.

South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Angola's is UTC+01:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 10:00-19:00.

Dialing from South Africa

South Africa callers are represented by ZA/ZAF, with Pretoria as a capital reference point, Southern Africa, 63M people, South African rand (R), and primary language context of Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho +6 more.

Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +27. Origin time zones: UTC+02:00.

Angola dialing details

Angola is represented here by AO/AGO, Luanda, Middle Africa, about 36M people, Angolan kwanza (Kz), and primary language context of Portuguese.

Destination calling code: +244. Destination time zones: UTC+01:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

South Africa to Angola call planning

This route combines South Africa's outbound dialing rules with Angola's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 1h destination behind, and the recommended origin-time window is 10:00-19:00.

Dialing sequence: 00 244 local number. Business-hour window: 10:00-19:00. Time relationship: 1h destination behind.

Destination market: Angola is in Middle Africa, with Luanda as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 36M. Primary language context: Portuguese. Local billing and everyday prices use Angolan kwanza (Kz).

Route context: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Angola is listed in Middle Africa with about 36M. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Angola (Portuguese). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa and Angolan kwanza (Kz) in Angola.

From South Africa, the conventional international prefix is 00; mobile callers can usually use +, then +244, then the Angola local number.Pretoria to Luanda has a 1h destination behind time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.Angola language context: Portuguese. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For Angola, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

City & Area Codes for Angola

31 Locations

City / Region	Area Code	Full Dialing Pattern
Baia Farta	244-72	+244-72 [local number]
Bela Vista	244-72	+244-72 [local number]
Benguela	244-72	+244-72 [local number]
Cabinda	244-31	+244-31 [local number]
Catete	244-34	+244-34 [local number]
Catumbela	244-72	+244-72 [local number]
Caxito	244-34	+244-34 [local number]
Cubal	244-72	+244-72 [local number]
Cunene	244-65	+244-65 [local number]
Dombe Grande	244-72	+244-72 [local number]
Ganda	244-72	+244-72 [local number]
Huambo	244-41	+244-41 [local number]
Huila	244-61	+244-61 [local number]
Kuito	244-48	+244-48 [local number]
Lobito	244-72	+244-72 [local number]
Luanda	244-2	+244-2 [local number]
Lubango	244-61	+244-61 [local number]
Lucapa	244-52	+244-52 [local number]
Luena	244-54	+244-54 [local number]
Malange	244-51	+244-51 [local number]
Menongue	244-49	+244-49 [local number]
Mobile Phones - Angola Telecom	244-91	+244-91 [local number]
Mobile Phones - Unitel	244-92	+244-92 [local number]
Namibe	244-64	+244-64 [local number]
Ndalatando	244-35	+244-35 [local number]
Ondjiva	244-65	+244-65 [local number]
Saurimo	244-53	+244-53 [local number]
Sumbe	244-36	+244-36 [local number]
Tombwa	244-64	+244-64 [local number]
Uíge	244-33	+244-33 [local number]
Xangongo	244-65	+244-65 [local number]

Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.