How much does it cost to call South Africa?

Live rates for calls to South Africa are ~$0.95/min to landlines and ~$0.75/min to mobile numbers. These rates were last checked on June 1, 2026.

Are mobile and landline rates different for South Africa?

Yes. International calls to South Africa can have different per-minute prices for landline and mobile numbers because carrier termination costs are different. Check both values before dialing.

How do I dial South Africa using these rates?

Dial +27, then the destination number in South Africa. Before placing the call, verify the current per-minute rate in the dialer.

What is the best time to call South Africa?

Use the planner to see the next recommended calling window to South Africa based on destination business-hour timing.

Do I need a subscription to get these rates?

No subscription is required. CallTuv uses pay-as-you-go credit, so you only pay for the minutes you use when calling South Africa.

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Live rates • Last checked June 1, 2026

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Top rates to South Africa

International calling rates from anywhere to South Africa

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Landline

~$0.95 / min

Per minute to landline numbers

Mobile

~$0.75 / min

Per minute to mobile numbers

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Calling credit:

5 min

to landline South Africa

6 min

to mobile South Africa

$10

Calling credit:

10 min

to landline South Africa

13 min

to mobile South Africa

$20

Calling credit:

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to landline South Africa

26 min

to mobile South Africa

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Route rate details

Route-specific calling rate context: South Africa

This destination rate page focuses on the practical details that matter before placing an international call to South Africa.

From

Your location

South Africa

Common exit code: 00 or +South Africa calling code: +27Time difference: N/A

For price checks to South Africa, confirm whether the number is landline or mobile before dialing. The current route context is landline ~$0.95/min, mobile ~$0.75/min.

Use South Africa local business hours as the safest reference point before placing the call.

South Africa price variables

South Africa is represented by ZA/ZAF, Pretoria, Southern Africa, and about 63M people. Pricing can vary by destination carrier and number type, so this page keeps the route focused on landline versus mobile cost: landline ~$0.95/min, mobile ~$0.75/min.

Number type: Landline or mobile. Live route price: landline ~$0.95/min, mobile ~$0.75/min. Destination code: +27.

Before pricing calls to South Africa

A useful rate check to South Africa starts with the destination number type, then the live route price, then the timing of the call. The current pricing context is landline ~$0.95/min, mobile ~$0.75/min.

Price check: landline ~$0.95/min, mobile ~$0.75/min. Timing check: Use destination business hours. Number format: +27 local number.

Destination market: South Africa is in Southern Africa, with Pretoria as a main administrative center. Calls may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 63M. Primary language context: Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho +7 more. Local billing and everyday prices use South African rand (R).

Route context: This page is destination-first, so the most important planning variables are South Africa's country code, local timezone, destination language context, and whether the number is mobile or landline.

Use your local international prefix or +, then +27, then the South Africa local number.South Africa business-hour planning depends on the local destination timezone; the primary reference point here is Pretoria.South Africa language context: Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho +7 more. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For South Africa, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: landline ~$0.95/min, mobile ~$0.75/min.

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South Africa price variables

Before pricing calls to South Africa

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Crystal-Clear Quality

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Are mobile and landline rates different for South Africa?

How do I dial South Africa using these rates?

What is the best time to call South Africa?

Do I need a subscription to get these rates?

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