Western Cape
023 Area Code
Dialling code
Karoo · from abroad +27 23
ICASA's numbering plan assigns 023 to Karoo (including Worcester and Beaufort West). Telkom lists 35 towns and exchanges under it, among them Beaufort West, Worcester, Robertson and Ceres. To call a 023 number from another country, dial +27 23 followed by the 7-digit number.
Towns on the 023 code
A to Z, as listed by Telkom. Linked towns open their postal codes.
How to dial 023
| From a South African landline or mobile | 023 xxx xxxx |
| From another country | +27 23 xxx xxxx |
| From South Africa to another country | 00 + country code + number |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the 023 area code?
023 is the dialling code for Karoo (Western Cape). Towns on it include Beaufort West, Worcester, Robertson and Ceres.
How do I call a 023 number from outside South Africa?
Dial +27 23 and then the 7-digit number: drop the first 0 of 023 after the +27 country code. From South Africa, dial all 10 digits starting with 023.
Is 023 a cellphone number?
No. 023 is a geographic landline code. South African mobile numbers start with codes in the 06x, 07x and 08x ranges.
Other codes in the same province
Region from ICASA's Numbering Plan Regulations; towns from Telkom's dialling code list. Checked 30 September 2026.