KwaZulu-Natal
033 Area Code
Dialling code
KwaZulu-Natal Midlands · from abroad +27 33
ICASA's numbering plan assigns 033 to KwaZulu Natal Midlands (including Pietermaritzburg). Telkom lists 29 towns and exchanges under it, among them Pietermaritzburg, Howick, Greytown and Underberg. To call a 033 number from another country, dial +27 33 followed by the 7-digit number.
Towns on the 033 code
A to Z, as listed by Telkom. Linked towns open their postal codes.
How to dial 033
| From a South African landline or mobile | 033 xxx xxxx |
| From another country | +27 33 xxx xxxx |
| From South Africa to another country | 00 + country code + number |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the 033 area code?
033 is the dialling code for KwaZulu-Natal Midlands (KwaZulu-Natal). Towns on it include Pietermaritzburg, Howick, Greytown and Underberg.
How do I call a 033 number from outside South Africa?
Dial +27 33 and then the 7-digit number: drop the first 0 of 033 after the +27 country code. From South Africa, dial all 10 digits starting with 033.
Is 033 a cellphone number?
No. 033 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.