How do I call Norway from South Africa?

To call Norway from South Africa, dial the exit code 00, followed by the country code +47, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 40 61 23 45, you would dial: 00 47 40 61 23 45.

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

The country calling code for Norway is +47. To call Norway from South Africa, dial +47 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Norway in?

Norway is in the UTC+01:00 timezone.

What currency is used in Norway?

The official currency of Norway is the Norwegian krone (kr). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Norway?

The capital city of Norway is Oslo. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

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

To make affordable calls to Norway from South Africa, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +47 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 Norway when calling from South Africa?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Norway from South Africa. Rates vary depending on whether you're calling a mobile or landline number. Check our rates page for the most up-to-date pricing.

What is the best time to call Norway 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 Norway.

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How to Call Norway from South Africa

Calling Norway from South Africa: 00 47 [local number].

Norway Country Code: +47

ISO: NO

NOR

Quick answer

To call Norway from South Africa, dial 00, then 47, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 47 40 61 23 45.

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Dialing format

00 47 40 61 23 45

Exit code • Country code • Local number

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

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Norway 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 Norway's country code

Dial the country code +47 for Norway.

Enter the local phone number

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

Complete dialing format

Full format: 00 47 [local number] - For example: 00 47 612 345 678

HOW TO CALL

International Dialing Format

004740 61 23 45

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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+4740 61 23 45

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

Calling Code

+47

Capital of Norway

Oslo

Region

Europe (Northern Europe)

Currency of Norway

Norwegian krone (kr)

Norway Time Zones

UTC+01:00

Current time

Your time

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Norway at a Glance

Norway, located in Northern Europe, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Oslo, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 5.6M.

The official currency is the Norwegian krone (kr). When calling Norway, the country code is +47. The country observes the UTC+01:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami.

Destination Calling Profile: Norway

Population

5.6M

Population Rank

#114 of 230

Language Footprint

Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami

Time Zone Footprint

UTC+01:00

City/Area Code Coverage

29 locations listed

Dial Code Status

Shared with 1 country

Norway currently has a 8-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +47.

This code is shared with: Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

Route Profile: South Africa to Norway

Exit Code in South Africa

00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))

South Africa Country Code

+27

Route Dialing Pattern

00 47 40 61 23 45

Capital Time Difference

1h destination behind

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

10:00-19:00

Currency Pair

South African rand (R) -> Norwegian krone (kr)

Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Norway (Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami).

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

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: South Africa to Norway

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

From

South Africa

Norway

South Africa exit code: 00Norway calling code: +47Time difference: 1h destination behind

For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +47 before the local Norway number.

South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Norway'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.

Norway dialing details

Norway is represented here by NO/NOR, Oslo, Northern Europe, about 5.6M people, Norwegian krone (kr), and primary language context of Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami.

Destination calling code: +47. Destination time zones: UTC+01:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

South Africa to Norway call planning

This route combines South Africa's outbound dialing rules with Norway'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 47 local number. Business-hour window: 10:00-19:00. Time relationship: 1h destination behind.

Destination market: Norway is in Northern Europe, with Oslo as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 5.6M. Primary language context: Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami. Local billing and everyday prices use Norwegian krone (kr).

Route context: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Norway is listed in Northern Europe with about 5.6M. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Norway (Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa and Norwegian krone (kr) in Norway.

From South Africa, the conventional international prefix is 00; mobile callers can usually use +, then +47, then the Norway local number.Pretoria to Oslo has a 1h destination behind time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.Norway language context: Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For Norway, 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 Norway

29 Locations

City / Region	Area Code	Full Dialing Pattern
Akershus	47-63	+47-63 [local number]
Akershus	47-64	+47-64 [local number]
Akershus	47-66	+47-66 [local number]
Akershus	47-67	+47-67 [local number]
Aust-Agder	47-37	+47-37 [local number]
Buskerud	47-31	+47-31 [local number]
Buskerud	47-32	+47-32 [local number]
Finnmark	47-78	+47-78 [local number]
Hedmark	47-62	+47-62 [local number]
Hordaland	47-53	+47-53 [local number]
Hordaland	47-55	+47-55 [local number]
Hordaland	47-56	+47-56 [local number]
Møre og Romsdal	47-70	+47-70 [local number]
Møre og Romsdal	47-71	+47-71 [local number]
Nord-Trøndelag	47-74	+47-74 [local number]
Nordland	47-75	+47-75 [local number]
Nordland	47-76	+47-76 [local number]
Oppland	47-61	+47-61 [local number]
Oslo	47-2	+47-2 [local number]
Østfold	47-69	+47-69 [local number]
Rogaland	47-51	+47-51 [local number]
Rogaland	47-52	+47-52 [local number]
Sogn	47-57	+47-57 [local number]
Sør-Trøndelag	47-72	+47-72 [local number]
Sør-Trøndelag	47-73	+47-73 [local number]
Telemark	47-35	+47-35 [local number]
Troms	47-77	+47-77 [local number]
Vest-Agder	47-38	+47-38 [local number]
Vestfold County	47-33	+47-33 [local number]

Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.