How do I call Serbia from South Africa?

To call Serbia from South Africa, dial the exit code 00, followed by the country code +381, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 60 1234567, you would dial: 00 381 60 1234567.

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

The country calling code for Serbia is +381. To call Serbia from South Africa, dial +381 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Serbia in?

Serbia is in the UTC+01:00 timezone.

What currency is used in Serbia?

The official currency of Serbia is the Serbian dinar (дин.). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Serbia?

The capital city of Serbia is Belgrade. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

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

To make affordable calls to Serbia from South Africa, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +381 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 Serbia when calling from South Africa?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Serbia 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 Serbia 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 Serbia.

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How to Call Serbia from South Africa

Calling Serbia from South Africa: 00 381 [local number].

Serbia Country Code: +381

ISO: RS

SRB

Quick answer

To call Serbia from South Africa, dial 00, then 381, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 381 60 1234567.

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Dialing format

00 381 60 1234567

Exit code • Country code • Local number

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

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

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

Dial the country code +381 for Serbia.

Enter the local phone number

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

Complete dialing format

Full format: 00 381 [local number] - For example: 00 381 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

0038160 1234567

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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+38160 1234567

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

Calling Code

+381

Capital of Serbia

Belgrade

Region

Europe (Southeast Europe)

Currency of Serbia

Serbian dinar (дин.)

Serbia Time Zones

UTC+01:00

Current time

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Serbia at a Glance

Serbia, located in Southeast Europe, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Belgrade, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 6.6M.

The official currency is the Serbian dinar (дин.). When calling Serbia, the country code is +381. The country observes the UTC+01:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Serbian.

Destination Calling Profile: Serbia

Population

6.6M

Population Rank

#105 of 230

Language Footprint

Serbian

Time Zone Footprint

UTC+01:00

City/Area Code Coverage

21 locations listed

Dial Code Status

Exclusive code in dataset

Serbia currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +381.

Route Profile: South Africa to Serbia

Exit Code in South Africa

00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))

South Africa Country Code

+27

Route Dialing Pattern

00 381 60 1234567

Capital Time Difference

1h destination behind

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

10:00-19:00

Currency Pair

South African rand (R) -> Serbian dinar (дин.)

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

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

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: South Africa to Serbia

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

From

South Africa

Serbia

South Africa exit code: 00Serbia calling code: +381Time difference: 1h destination behind

For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +381 before the local Serbia number.

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

Serbia dialing details

Serbia is represented here by RS/SRB, Belgrade, Southeast Europe, about 6.6M people, Serbian dinar (дин.), and primary language context of Serbian.

Destination calling code: +381. Destination time zones: UTC+01:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

South Africa to Serbia call planning

This route combines South Africa's outbound dialing rules with Serbia'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: 00 381 local number. Business-hour window: 10:00-19:00. Time relationship: 1h destination behind.

Destination market: Serbia is in Southeast Europe, with Belgrade as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 6.6M. Primary language context: Serbian. Local billing and everyday prices use Serbian dinar (дин.).

Route context: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Serbia is listed in Southeast Europe with about 6.6M. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Serbia (Serbian). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa and Serbian dinar (дин.) in Serbia.

From South Africa, the conventional international prefix is 00; mobile callers can usually use +, then +381, then the Serbia local number.Pretoria to Belgrade has a 1h destination behind time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.Serbia language context: Serbian. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For Serbia, 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 Serbia

21 Locations

City / Region	Area Code	Full Dialing Pattern
Beograd (Belgrade)	381-11	+381-11 [local number]
Bor	381-30	+381-30 [local number]
Jagodina	381-35	+381-35 [local number]
Kosovska Mitrovica	381-28	+381-28 [local number]
Kragujevac	381-34	+381-34 [local number]
Kraljevo	381-36	+381-36 [local number]
Krushevac	381-37	+381-37 [local number]
Ni? (Nish)	381-18	+381-18 [local number]
Novi Pazar	381-20	+381-20 [local number]
Novi Sad	381-21	+381-21 [local number]
Panchevo	381-13	+381-13 [local number]
Pec	381-39	+381-39 [local number]
Pirot	381-10	+381-10 [local number]
Pozarevac	381-12	+381-12 [local number]
Prishtina	381-38	+381-38 [local number]
Sombor	381-25	+381-25 [local number]
Sremska Mitrovica	381-22	+381-22 [local number]
Subotica	381-24	+381-24 [local number]
Uzice	381-31	+381-31 [local number]
Valjevo	381-14	+381-14 [local number]
Zajechar	381-19	+381-19 [local number]

Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.