Eastern Cape
041 Area Code
Dialling code
Port Elizabeth region · from abroad +27 41
ICASA's numbering plan assigns 041 to Port Elizabeth region (including Uitenhage). Telkom lists 4 towns and exchanges under it, among them Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch. To call a 041 number from another country, dial +27 41 followed by the 7-digit number.
Towns on the 041 code
A to Z, as listed by Telkom. Linked towns open their postal codes.
How to dial 041
| From a South African landline or mobile | 041 xxx xxxx |
| From another country | +27 41 xxx xxxx |
| From South Africa to another country | 00 + country code + number |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the 041 area code?
041 is the dialling code for Port Elizabeth region (Eastern Cape). Towns on it include Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch.
How do I call a 041 number from outside South Africa?
Dial +27 41 and then the 7-digit number: drop the first 0 of 041 after the +27 country code. From South Africa, dial all 10 digits starting with 041.
Is 041 a cellphone number?
No. 041 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.