Eastern Cape
043 Area Code
Dialling code
East London region · from abroad +27 43
ICASA's numbering plan assigns 043 to East London region. Telkom lists 14 towns and exchanges under it, among them East London, King William's Town, Gonubie and Mdantsane. To call a 043 number from another country, dial +27 43 followed by the 7-digit number.
Towns on the 043 code
A to Z, as listed by Telkom. Linked towns open their postal codes.
How to dial 043
| From a South African landline or mobile | 043 xxx xxxx |
| From another country | +27 43 xxx xxxx |
| From South Africa to another country | 00 + country code + number |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the 043 area code?
043 is the dialling code for East London region (Eastern Cape). Towns on it include East London, King William's Town, Gonubie and Mdantsane.
How do I call a 043 number from outside South Africa?
Dial +27 43 and then the 7-digit number: drop the first 0 of 043 after the +27 country code. From South Africa, dial all 10 digits starting with 043.
Is 043 a cellphone number?
No. 043 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.