How to call South Korea from Canada
- From mobile
- +82 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 82 x xxx xxxx
From $0.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial South Korea from Canada
How to make a call to South Korea from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 011Canada exit code
- 82Country code of South Korea
- x xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +82 x xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +82 2 212 3456
- Mobile
- +82 2 212 3456
- Landline
- 011 82 2 212 3456
Main area codes in South Korea
The area code comes right after 82, then the local number
- Seoul011 822then the local number
- Busan011 8251then the local number
- Incheon011 8232then the local number
- Daegu011 8253then the local number
- Daejeon011 8242then the local number
- Gwangju011 8262then the local number
- Suwon011 8231then the local number
- Ulsan011 8252then the local number
Before you call South Korea
Call Changwon from Canada
Changwon is not in the list above. Its city code is 55.
- 011exit
- 82South Korea
- 55Changwon
- xxxxlocal number
Drop the 0 after 82
South Korean numbers start with a 0 at home. After 82, leave it out.
- Fails
- 011 82 0 2 xxxx
- Works
- 011 82 2 xxxx
Not every number has 8 digits
A South Korean number is not always an 8-digit number. Lengths run from 5 to 14 digits, so type every digit you have.
Calling South Korea from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls South Korea for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39/min. Bell, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each need a long distance add-on for South Korea, so the table shows what each one charges.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 26× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.06 mobile |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.035 + tax with plan |
 | $1.05 + tax |
 | $2.39 + tax$0.035 + tax with plan |
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. Canada moves its clocks in March and November and South Korea does not, so the time difference shifts by 1 hour.
- Time difference
- March to November: 13 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 14 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to South Korea fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From any country, a call to South Korea also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
Calling South Korea cell phones: how to call South Korea from Canada on a mobile?
Dial +82, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
How to call Korea from Canada?
Dial 011 82, then the number. From a mobile, +82 works too
Are calls to South Korea included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes South Korea in a plan
How much does it cost to call South Korea from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Seoul from Canada?
For Seoul, dial 011 82 2, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call South Korea?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 82. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +82 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 82 and the number
Can I call South Korea on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 82 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to South Korea
Why isn't my call going through to South Korea?
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 listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call South Korea from Canada for free?
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 to call South Korea from Canada on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in South Korea without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call South Korea landline from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 82, then the number
When is the best time to call South Korea?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in South Korea. March to November: 13 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 14 hours ahead of Toronto
How to make an international call to South Korea?
Dial 011 82, then the number. From a mobile, +82 works too
Does Bell include calls to South Korea?
With the International long distance saver. Without it, Bell Mobility charges $1.76 a minute to a landline and $1.76 to a mobile
Does Freedom Mobile include calls to South Korea?
Yes, up to 1000 minutes. Freedom Mobile includes 1000 minutes to South Korea with 1000 Long Distance Minutes Offer
Does Rogers include calls to South Korea?
With the Long Distance U.S. & International. Without it, Rogers charges $2.39 a minute to a landline and $2.39 to a mobile