🇿🇦 CALLING SOUTH AFRICA

Call
South Africa.

Keep South Africa within easy reach. Call family, friends or a local business on their regular phone number with OnRing. Explore rates, plan your calling time and find the right way to stay in touch.

Calls from
20.9¢ / min

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South Africa
South Africa Every conversation brings you closer.

INTERNATIONAL DIALING CODE

+27Calling South Africa

LOCAL TIME

Local date in Johannesburg

RATES TO SOUTH AFRICA

A clear rate.
A familiar voice.

Choose calling credit for flexible conversations. Your destination number determines the rate shown in the app.

LandlineFrom 20.9¢ / min
MobileFrom 29.5¢ / min
Mobile & landlineFrom 20.9¢ / min

USD per minute. Rates updated November 11, 2026.

CALLING CREDIT FOR SOUTH AFRICA

How long would
you like to talk?

Choose an amount and a phone type. See how far your calling credit could go to South Africa.

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Up to 23 minutes

Estimate at the selected starting rate. Check your full number’s rate in OnRing.

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DIALING SOUTH AFRICA

The right number.
The right moment.

Start with +27 when you enter a number for South Africa in OnRing.

Use +27 followed by the rest of your contact’s international phone number. Saving the complete number with + makes it easy to call again. Choose the number from your contacts or enter it in the dial pad to see its rate before calling.

Check the local time in Johannesburg above. Your call uses Wi-Fi or mobile data; the person you call answers on their usual mobile or landline.

Capital
Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Cape Town
Region
Southern Africa
Local currency
South African rand (ZAR)
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu

MOBILE TOP-UP

Send a little more
to South Africa.

Send mobile credit, data or an available plan to someone in South Africa. Choose their operator and review the recharge in OnRing.

Explore South Africa top-up

Available mobile operators

Cell C South AfricaMobile credit
Cell C South Africa DataData
CellC South AfricaMobile credit · Data
MTN South AfricaMobile credit · Data
MTN South Africa DataData
Telkom Mobile South AfricaMobile credit · Data
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Telkom Mobile South Africa DataData
Vodacom South AfricaMobile credit · Data
Vodacom South Africa DataData

Current catalog. Products and denominations are shown in the app for your recipient.

Calling South Africa.
Your questions.

How much does it cost to call South Africa?

OnRing calls to South Africa start at 20.9¢ per minute. The rate table above shows available mobile and landline starting rates. Enter a complete number in the app to see its rate.

What is the dialing code for South Africa?

The dialing prefix for South Africa is +27. Use +27 followed by the rest of your contact’s international phone number. Saving the complete number with + makes it easy to call again.

What time is it in South Africa?

The live clock above shows the local time in Johannesburg, using the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. It follows seasonal clock changes automatically.

Can I send a mobile top-up to South Africa?

Yes. The current OnRing catalog includes South Africa. Choose a recipient, operator and available product in the app. Mobile recharge is separate from your OnRing calling balance.

Does someone in South Africa need the OnRing app to answer?

No. The person you call answers on their normal supported mobile or landline. Only the caller needs OnRing and an internet connection.

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Your next hello to South Africa.

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