Western Cape · Eastern Cape
044 Area Code
Dialling code
Garden Route · from abroad +27 44
044 covers Garden Route. Telkom lists 26 towns and exchanges under it, among them George, Mossel Bay, Knysna and Oudtshoorn. To call a 044 number from another country, dial +27 44 followed by the 7-digit number.
Towns on the 044 code
A to Z, as listed by Telkom. Linked towns open their postal codes.
How to dial 044
| From a South African landline or mobile | 044 xxx xxxx |
| From another country | +27 44 xxx xxxx |
| From South Africa to another country | 00 + country code + number |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the 044 area code?
044 is the dialling code for Garden Route (Western Cape, Eastern Cape). Towns on it include George, Mossel Bay, Knysna and Oudtshoorn.
How do I call a 044 number from outside South Africa?
Dial +27 44 and then the 7-digit number: drop the first 0 of 044 after the +27 country code. From South Africa, dial all 10 digits starting with 044.
Is 044 a cellphone number?
No. 044 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.