How to call South Korea
- From mobile
- +82 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 82 x xxx xxxx
From $0.06/min in your browser, from any country
How to call South Korea from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial South Korea from abroad
How to make a call to South Korea from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Seoul has a one digit area code, while Busan, Incheon, and Daegu have two.
- Seoul+82 2
- Busan+82 51
- Incheon+82 32
- Daegu+82 53
- 00Exit code
- 82Country code of South Korea
- x xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call South Korea
Mobiles start with 10 after 82
How do I call Korea on a mobile? Dial +82 10 when the number starts with 010 at home.
- +82Korea
- 10mobile
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Seoul landlines drop the 0
Dial +82 2 for Seoul. The 0 of 02 stays at home.
- Fails
- +82 0 2 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- +82 2 xxxx xxxx
How to dial Korea with 82
The call Korea needs is short: +82 and the whole number, which can have 8 digits or more.
How South Korea phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 02 in Seoul, and 03 to 06 in the rest of the country
- Mobiles
- Starts with 010
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 080
Want to call South Korea?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call South Korea
The time now in South Korea, and the best hours to call. The time difference to your clock changes only when your own country moves its clocks, because South Korea never does.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in South Korea
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct3National Foundation DaySaturday
- Oct5Alternative holiday for National Foundation DayMonday
- Oct9Hangul DayFriday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Feb6The day preceding Korean New YearSaturday
Why a call to South Korea fails
The 0 is still in the number
South Korean numbers start with 0 for calls inside the country. From abroad, drop it: +82 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from most countries to reach South Korea. From the US or Canada, the exit code is 011 instead.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Toll-free numbers that start with 080 often cannot be reached from outside South Korea.
Questions
How do I call South Korea from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 82 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 82?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call a South Korea mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +82, then the number
Why does my call to South Korea not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in South Korea now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in South Korea. Most of South Korea keeps the time of Seoul. South Korea has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call South Korea?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include South Korea. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free WhatsApp call to a South Korea mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +82 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 82 and the number. It works the same in every country
How do I make an international call to South Korea?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Korea from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call to Korea from a mobile?
From a mobile in any country, dial +82, then the number
What's the best way to call a South Korea number online by internet call?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in South Korea needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser