Free State
056 Area Code
Dialling code
Northern Free State · from abroad +27 56
ICASA's numbering plan assigns 056 to Northern part of Free State (including Kroonstad). Telkom lists 8 towns and exchanges under it, among them Kroonstad, Parys, Bothaville and Viljoenskroon. To call a 056 number from another country, dial +27 56 followed by the 7-digit number.
Towns on the 056 code
A to Z, as listed by Telkom. Linked towns open their postal codes.
How to dial 056
| From a South African landline or mobile | 056 xxx xxxx |
| From another country | +27 56 xxx xxxx |
| From South Africa to another country | 00 + country code + number |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the 056 area code?
056 is the dialling code for Northern Free State (Free State). Towns on it include Kroonstad, Parys, Bothaville and Viljoenskroon.
How do I call a 056 number from outside South Africa?
Dial +27 56 and then the 7-digit number: drop the first 0 of 056 after the +27 country code. From South Africa, dial all 10 digits starting with 056.
Is 056 a cellphone number?
No. 056 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.