Eastern Cape
048 Area Code
Dialling code
Northern part of Eastern Cape · from abroad +27 48
ICASA's numbering plan assigns 048 to Northern part of Eastern Cape (including Steynsburg). Telkom lists 6 towns and exchanges under it, among them Steynsburg, Cradock and Hofmeyr. To call a 048 number from another country, dial +27 48 followed by the 7-digit number.
Towns on the 048 code
A to Z, as listed by Telkom. Linked towns open their postal codes.
How to dial 048
| From a South African landline or mobile | 048 xxx xxxx |
| From another country | +27 48 xxx xxxx |
| From South Africa to another country | 00 + country code + number |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the 048 area code?
048 is the dialling code for Northern part of Eastern Cape (Eastern Cape). Towns on it include Steynsburg, Cradock and Hofmeyr.
How do I call a 048 number from outside South Africa?
Dial +27 48 and then the 7-digit number: drop the first 0 of 048 after the +27 country code. From South Africa, dial all 10 digits starting with 048.
Is 048 a cellphone number?
No. 048 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.