How to Call Macau from South Africa
Calling Macau from South Africa: 00 853 [local number].
Macau Country Code: +853
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Macau 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 Macau.
Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Macau 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 Macau's country code
Dial the country code +853 for Macau.
Enter the local phone number
Dial the local phone number in Macau (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Complete dialing format
Full format: 00 853 [local number] - For example: 00 853 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+853
Capital of Macau
N/A
Region
Asia (Eastern Asia)
Currency of Macau
Macanese pataca (P)
Macau Time Zones
UTC+08:00
Current time
Your time
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Macau at a Glance
Macau, located in Eastern Asia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, N/A, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 686K.
The official currency is the Macanese pataca (P). When calling Macau, the country code is +853. The country observes the UTC+08:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Portuguese, Chinese.
Destination Calling Profile: Macau
Population
686K
Population Rank
#163 of 230
Language Footprint
Portuguese, Chinese
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+08:00
City/Area Code Coverage
No city-level entries yet
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Macau currently has a 8-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +853.
Route Profile: South Africa to Macau
Exit Code in South Africa
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
South Africa Country Code
+27
Route Dialing Pattern
00 853 6612 3456
Capital Time Difference
6h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
03:00-12:00
Currency Pair
South African rand (R) -> Macanese pataca (P)
Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Macau (Portuguese, Chinese).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Macau (UTC+08:00).