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South Africa

+27
● Medium scam risk

How to Call South Africa

Landline: 00 27 XX XXX XXXX

Mobile: +27 XX XXX XXXX

Exit code: 00 · Trunk prefix: 0

Country Info

Capital
Pretoria
Population
59,308,690
Language
English, Afrikaans, Zulu
Currency
South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone
UTC+2
Continent
Africa

Scam Risk: Medium

Some banking scams, SIM swap fraud, and impersonation calls.

Common scam types from +27

  • Bank Impersonation
  • Sim Swap
  • Impersonation

What to do

  • Be cautious with unexpected calls from +27
  • Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
  • Report suspicious calls to your carrier

FAQ

What country has the code +27?

The country code +27 belongs to South Africa.

Is +27 a scam?

+27 is the legitimate country code for South Africa. The scam risk level is medium. Some banking scams, SIM swap fraud, and impersonation calls.

How to call South Africa from the US?

From a US landline: dial 011 + 27 + local number. From a US cell: dial +27 + local number.

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