KwaZulu-Natal
031 Area Code
Dialling code
Durban region · from abroad +27 31
ICASA's numbering plan assigns 031 to Durban region. Telkom lists 11 towns and exchanges under it, among them Durban, Pinetown, Kwamashu and Amanzimtoti. To call a 031 number from another country, dial +27 31 followed by the 7-digit number.
Towns on the 031 code
A to Z, as listed by Telkom. Linked towns open their postal codes.
How to dial 031
| From a South African landline or mobile | 031 xxx xxxx |
| From another country | +27 31 xxx xxxx |
| From South Africa to another country | 00 + country code + number |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the 031 area code?
031 is the dialling code for Durban region (KwaZulu-Natal). Towns on it include Durban, Pinetown, Kwamashu and Amanzimtoti.
How do I call a 031 number from outside South Africa?
Dial +27 31 and then the 7-digit number: drop the first 0 of 031 after the +27 country code. From South Africa, dial all 10 digits starting with 031.
Is 031 a cellphone number?
No. 031 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.