How to Call Croatia from South Africa
Calling Croatia from South Africa: 00 385 [local number].
Croatia Country Code: +385
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Croatia 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 Croatia - whether you’re calling Zagreb or anywhere else.
Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Croatia from South Africa
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 Croatia's country code
Dial the country code +385 for Croatia.
Enter the local phone number
Dial the local phone number in Croatia (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Complete dialing format
Full format: 00 385 [local number] - For example: 00 385 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+385
Capital of Croatia
Zagreb
Region
Europe (Southeast Europe)
Currency of Croatia
Euro (€)
Croatia Time Zones
UTC+01:00
Current time
Your time
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Croatia at a Glance
Croatia, located in Southeast Europe, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Zagreb, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 3.9M.
The official currency is the Euro (€). When calling Croatia, the country code is +385. The country observes the UTC+01:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Croatian.
Destination Calling Profile: Croatia
Population
3.9M
Population Rank
#126 of 230
Language Footprint
Croatian
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+01:00
City/Area Code Coverage
25 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Croatia currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +385.
Route Profile: South Africa to Croatia
Exit Code in South Africa
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
South Africa Country Code
+27
Route Dialing Pattern
00 385 92 123 4567
Capital Time Difference
1h destination behind
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
10:00-19:00
Currency Pair
South African rand (R) -> Euro (€)
Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Croatia (Croatian).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Croatia (UTC+01:00).
City & Area Codes for Croatia
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Bjelovar | 385-43 | +385-43 [local number] |
| Cakovec | 385-40 | +385-40 [local number] |
| Dubrovnik | 385-20 | +385-20 [local number] |
| Gospic | 385-53 | +385-53 [local number] |
| Karlovac | 385-47 | +385-47 [local number] |
| Koprivnica | 385-48 | +385-48 [local number] |
| Krapina | 385-49 | +385-49 [local number] |
| Mobile Phones - T-Mobile | 385-98 | +385-98 [local number] |
| Mobile Phones - T-Mobile | 385-99 | +385-99 [local number] |
| Mobile Phones - Tele 2 | 385-95 | +385-95 [local number] |
| Mobile Phones - VIP | 385-91 | +385-91 [local number] |
| Mobile Phones - VIP | 385-92 | +385-92 [local number] |
| Osijek | 385-31 | +385-31 [local number] |
| Pazin | 385-52 | +385-52 [local number] |
| Pozega | 385-34 | +385-34 [local number] |
| Rijeka | 385-51 | +385-51 [local number] |
| Sibenik | 385-22 | +385-22 [local number] |
| Sisak | 385-44 | +385-44 [local number] |
| Slavonski Brod | 385-35 | +385-35 [local number] |
| Split | 385-21 | +385-21 [local number] |
| Varazdin | 385-42 | +385-42 [local number] |
| Vinkovci | 385-32 | +385-32 [local number] |
| Virovitica | 385-33 | +385-33 [local number] |
| Zadar | 385-23 | +385-23 [local number] |
| Zagreb | 385-1 | +385-1 [local number] |