The country code is +27. In Southern Africa, the local time is east Africa time (three hours ahead of London, England), except when it isn't (during British summer time). Northern Africa central Europe is west of South Africa on the other side of the world (six hours behind). Clocks go back one day in April each year, so if it's March 31st when you read this, set your clock forward by one day! South Africa is on Atlantic Time which is one hour later than Eastern United States Eastern Standard Time.