How to call South Korea from India

From mobile
+82 x xxx xxxx
From landline
00 82 x xxx xxxx

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How to dial South Korea from India

How to make a call to South Korea from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number

  1. 00India exit code
  2. 82Country code of South Korea
  3. 2Seoul
  4. xxxx xxxxLocal number
  • From a mobile: +82 x xxx xxxx

Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere

+82

Example: +82 2 212 3456

Mobile
+82 2 212 3456
Landline
00 82 2 212 3456

Main area codes in South Korea

The area code comes right after 82, then the local number

  • Seoul00 822then the local number
  • Busan00 8251then the local number
  • Incheon00 8232then the local number
  • Daegu00 8253then the local number
  • Daejeon00 8242then the local number
  • Gwangju00 8262then the local number
  • Suwon00 8231then the local number
  • Ulsan00 8252then the local number

Before you call South Korea

Dial a South Korean city

Each city has its own code after 82. Here is how to call Korea from India: put the code before the local number.

  • Busan00 82 51
  • Incheon00 82 32
  • Daegu00 82 53
  • Changwon00 82 55

Leave out the trunk 0

A South Korean number written with a leading 0 fails from abroad. Remove it after 82, then dial the local number, such as an 8-digit number.

Fails
00 82 0 2 xxxx xxxx
Works
00 82 2 xxxx xxxx

Save contacts with plus

A contact saved with +82 works from any mobile in India. Calling South Korea cell phones needs no exit code.

  1. Save the contact with +82
  2. Add the area code without 0
  3. Add the local number

Calling South Korea from India without an international plan

Suparelay calls South Korea for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.12/min

CarrierPer minute
SuparelayNo plan needed
$0.09 landline$0.06 mobile
AirtelNo plan for South Koreaairtel.in · 2026
$0.12 + tax
JioNo plan for South Koreajio.com · 2026
$0.083 + tax
ViNo plan for South Koreamyvi.in · 2026
$0.12 + tax

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+82

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When to call South Korea

The time now in South Korea, and the best hours to call. With no daylight saving time, the time difference between Kolkata and Seoul never changes.

Time difference
All year: 3.5 hours ahead of Kolkata
Daylight saving time
None, the clocks never change
Holidays in South Korea

Why a call to South Korea fails

New Vi postpaid lines need physical verification for ISD

A new Vi postpaid line does not get international calls until Vi verifies the subscriber in person. This applies to every destination.

Vi, Postpaid Terms and Conditions

Vi postpaid ISD discount ends during national roaming

The discounted ISD rate of a Vi postpaid plan or pack applies only on the home network. During national roaming, Vi charges the standard ISD rate for every destination.

Vi, Postpaid ISD Call Rates & ISD Codes

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
How to fix each one

Questions

How to call South Korea from India on a cell phone or mobile?

Dial +82, then the number. It works from any mobile in India

Are calls to South Korea included in India phone plans?

Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes South Korea in a plan

How much does it cost to call South Korea from India?

With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.12 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser

How to call Seoul from India?

For Seoul, dial 00 82 2, then the local number

Do I need to dial 00 to call South Korea?

From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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 India 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 India 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 India?

From a landline in India, dial 00 82, then the number

How to make an international call to South Korea?

Dial 00 82, then the number. From a mobile, +82 works too

When is the best time to call South Korea?

Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in South Korea. All year: 3.5 hours ahead of Kolkata

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