How to Call a South African Mobile Phone Number
Phone providers have different international and local rates based on the subscriber's plan. When calling a South African mobile phone number, charging it directly to your phone bill will be more expensive than using a phone card. The mobile phone in South Africa may be charged a fee when receiving international and local incoming calls, depending on the receiver's phone company.
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Things You'll Need
- South African mobile phone number
- Origination country exit code
- South Africa country code (27)
- 2-digit cellular prefix and/or "0"
- 7-digit receiver's numbers
Instructions
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Check the international long distance and local rates by calling your phone provider. It will help you know the cost when calling a South African mobile phone number.
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Know the time difference between your location and the South African area of the receiver whom you like to call. Go to www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html. Select your time and place, and the receiver's place in South Africa using the drop-down menu. When done, click on the "Convert time" button.
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Make the South African mobile phone number handy before making a call. Go to www.howtocallabroad.com. Use the drop-down menu under "Any country to any country" section. Choose your country, "South Africa" as the destination country, and then click on the "Submit Query" button.
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Dial the exit code of your country (i.e. 011), the country code for South Africa which is "27," 2-digit numbers for cellular prefix (i.e. 82), and 7-digit subscriber numbers (i.e. 345 6789). This is how to call a South African mobile phone number from international location.
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Dial 0, 2-digit cellular prefix (i.e. 82), and the 7-digit receiver's numbers (i.e. 345 6789) if you are calling a cell phone within South Africa.
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Tips & Warnings
It is better to use a phone card when making international or local calls to a South African mobile phone number. It usually gives cheaper rates with more minutes to use.
