031 area code — Durban
In South Africa, the area code 031 covers Durban. Numbers are written internationally as +27 31.
How to call Durban
- From abroad
- +27 31 XXX XXXX
- Within South Africa
- 031 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +27
About the 031 area code
When you see a number beginning +27 31, it belongs to Durban: the 27 is South Africa's country calling code and 31 is the area code.
Area codes like 031 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local South Africa number. To actually receive an SMS on a South Africa number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Durban?
Durban uses the area code 031, written internationally as +27 31.
How do I call Durban from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +27 31, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Durban?
Durban is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 031 a mobile or a landline code?
031 is a geographic (landline) area code for Durban. Mobile numbers in South Africa use their own separate prefixes.