Western Cape · Northern Cape
027 Area Code
Dialling code
Namaqualand · from abroad +27 27
027 covers Namaqualand. Telkom lists 33 towns and exchanges under it, among them Vredendal, Springbok, Clanwilliam and Lutzville. To call a 027 number from another country, dial +27 27 followed by the 7-digit number.
Towns on the 027 code
A to Z, as listed by Telkom. Linked towns open their postal codes.
How to dial 027
| From a South African landline or mobile | 027 xxx xxxx |
| From another country | +27 27 xxx xxxx |
| From South Africa to another country | 00 + country code + number |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the 027 area code?
027 is the dialling code for Namaqualand (Western Cape, Northern Cape). Towns on it include Vredendal, Springbok, Clanwilliam and Lutzville.
How do I call a 027 number from outside South Africa?
Dial +27 27 and then the 7-digit number: drop the first 0 of 027 after the +27 country code. From South Africa, dial all 10 digits starting with 027.
Is 027 a cellphone number?
No. 027 is a geographic landline code. South African mobile numbers start with codes in the 06x, 07x and 08x ranges.
Region from ICASA's Numbering Plan Regulations; towns from Telkom's dialling code list. Checked 30 September 2026.