How to Call South Africa from Canada | Dialing Process Guide

How do I make a call to South Africa from Canada?
Please find Dialing Process for Calling South Africa number from Canada

Step 1: International Access Code or Exit code for Canada: 011

Step 2: Dial the Country code for South Africa: 27

Step 3: Dial the Area code for the city you are calling: City Area Code of City in South Africa

Step 4: Dial the Local phone number: This is the 9 digits phone number of the person you are calling.

Follow below dialing procedure steps to make an International Call to South Africa from Canada  – Dialing Pattern Example: in Step 1, Step 2, Step 3 & Step 4

Exit Code – prefix	Country Code	City Code	Phone Number (9 digits
011	27		123 4567

For example:

• To call a landline in Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein in South Africa, you would dial 00 + 27 + Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein Area Code + 9 digits phone number.
• To call a mobile phone in South Africa, you would dial 011 27 9 digits mobile number.
• Press the Call Button on Cell Phone Dialpad

If you are calling from a mobile phone, you need to add the + sign before the country code.

• For example, to call Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein from a mobile phone, you would dial +27+123 4567

Please note that international calls to South Africa can be costly. Be sure to check with your phone carrier for their rates before making a call.

Here are some additional tips for calling South Africa from Canada:

The best time to call South Africa is during the daytime hours in South Africa. This is because the time difference between Canada and South Africa is 

UTC Time Difference between Canada & South Africa is UTC+2 (avoide calling at inconvenient time}

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South Africa Emergency Phone Numbers:

Police: 10111
Emergency Number: 112
Firebrigade: 10111

Mobile Operators in Canada

1. Rogers Wireless
2. Telus Mobility
3. Bell Mobility
4. Freedom Mobile

List of MVNOs in Canada:

• 7-Eleven SpeakOut
• Cityfone
• Fizz
• Good2Go Mobile
• Koodo Mobile
• Lucky Mobile
• PC Mobile
• Public Mobile
• SimplyConnect
• Sugar Mobile
• TekSavvy Mobile
• Virgin Mobile
• Videotron Mobile

It is also important to compare the different plans and promotions that are available from each operator in Canada to call to South Africa. Some Canada operators offer plans that are specifically designed for families, students, or businesses. Others offer plans that include extras such as international calling