Free State
057 Area Code
Dialling code
Free State Goldfields · from abroad +27 57
ICASA's numbering plan assigns 057 to Free State Goldfields (including Welkom). Telkom lists 8 towns and exchanges under it, among them Welkom, Virginia, Odendaalsrus and Wesselsbron. To call a 057 number from another country, dial +27 57 followed by the 7-digit number.
Towns on the 057 code
A to Z, as listed by Telkom. Linked towns open their postal codes.
How to dial 057
| From a South African landline or mobile | 057 xxx xxxx |
| From another country | +27 57 xxx xxxx |
| From South Africa to another country | 00 + country code + number |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the 057 area code?
057 is the dialling code for Free State Goldfields (Free State). Towns on it include Welkom, Virginia, Odendaalsrus and Wesselsbron.
How do I call a 057 number from outside South Africa?
Dial +27 57 and then the 7-digit number: drop the first 0 of 057 after the +27 country code. From South Africa, dial all 10 digits starting with 057.
Is 057 a cellphone number?
No. 057 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.