Calling Reunion from South Africa: 00 262 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Reunion from South Africa, dial 00, then 262, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 262 692 12 34 56.
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Dialing format
00 262 692 12 34 56
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Reunion 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 Reunion - whether you’re calling Saint-Denis or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Reunion from South Africa
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Africa.
Dial the country code +262 for Reunion.
Dial the local phone number in Reunion (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 262 [local number] - For example: 00 262 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+262
Capital of Reunion
Saint-Denis
Region
Africa (Eastern Africa)
Currency of Reunion
Euro (€)
Reunion Time Zones
UTC+04:00
Current time
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Reunion is --
Reunion, located in Eastern Africa, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Saint-Denis, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 896K.
The official currency is the Euro (€). When calling Reunion, the country code is +262. The country observes the UTC+04:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include French.
Population
896K
Population Rank
#159 of 230
Language Footprint
French
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+04:00
City/Area Code Coverage
No city-level entries yet
Dial Code Status
Shared with 2 countryies
Reunion currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +262.
This code is shared with: French Southern Territories, Mayotte.
Exit Code in South Africa
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
South Africa Country Code
+27
Route Dialing Pattern
00 262 692 12 34 56
Capital Time Difference
2h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
07:00-16:00
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 Reunion (French).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Reunion (UTC+04:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from South Africa to Reunion, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
South Africa
To
Reunion
For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +262 before the local Reunion number.
South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Reunion's is UTC+04:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 07:00-16:00.
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.
Reunion is represented here by RE/REU, Saint-Denis, Eastern Africa, about 896K people, Euro (€), and primary language context of French.
Destination calling code: +262. Destination time zones: UTC+04:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines South Africa's outbound dialing rules with Reunion's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 2h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 07:00-16:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 262 local number. Business-hour window: 07:00-16:00. Time relationship: 2h destination ahead.
Destination market: Reunion is in Eastern Africa, with Saint-Denis as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 896K. Primary language context: French. Local billing and everyday prices use Euro (€).
Route context: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Reunion is listed in Eastern Africa with about 896K. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Reunion (French). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa and Euro (€) in Reunion.
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