KwaZulu-Natal

036 Area Code

Dialling code

036

Drakensberg · from abroad +27 36

ICASA's numbering plan assigns 036 to Drakensberg (including Ladysmith). Telkom lists 9 towns and exchanges under it, among them Ladysmith, Bergville, Estcourt and Winterton. To call a 036 number from another country, dial +27 36 followed by the 7-digit number.

Towns on the 036 code

A to Z, as listed by Telkom. Linked towns open their postal codes.

BergvilleChampagne ValleyColensoElandslaagteEstcourtJagersrustLadysmithWeenenWinterton

How to dial 036

From a South African landline or mobile	036 xxx xxxx
From another country	+27 36 xxx xxxx
From South Africa to another country	00 + country code + number

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 036 area code?

036 is the dialling code for Drakensberg (KwaZulu-Natal). Towns on it include Ladysmith, Bergville, Estcourt and Winterton.

How do I call a 036 number from outside South Africa?

Dial +27 36 and then the 7-digit number: drop the first 0 of 036 after the +27 country code. From South Africa, dial all 10 digits starting with 036.

Is 036 a cellphone number?

No. 036 is a geographic landline code. South African mobile numbers start with codes in the 06x, 07x and 08x ranges.