Western Cape
028 Area Code
Dialling code
Southern coast of Western Cape · from abroad +27 28
028 covers Southern coast of Western Cape. Telkom lists 36 towns and exchanges under it, among them Hermanus, Swellendam, Kleinmond and Bredasdorp. To call a 028 number from another country, dial +27 28 followed by the 7-digit number.
Towns on the 028 code
A to Z, as listed by Telkom. Linked towns open their postal codes.
How to dial 028
| From a South African landline or mobile | 028 xxx xxxx |
| From another country | +27 28 xxx xxxx |
| From South Africa to another country | 00 + country code + number |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the 028 area code?
028 is the dialling code for Southern coast of Western Cape (Western Cape). Towns on it include Hermanus, Swellendam, Kleinmond and Bredasdorp.
How do I call a 028 number from outside South Africa?
Dial +27 28 and then the 7-digit number: drop the first 0 of 028 after the +27 country code. From South Africa, dial all 10 digits starting with 028.
Is 028 a cellphone number?
No. 028 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.