How to call South Korea from Indonesia
- From mobile
- +82 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 82 x xxx xxxx
From $0.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial South Korea from Indonesia
How to make a call to South Korea from Indonesia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. From a landline, the exit code is your carrier's code: 01016 with IM3 Ooredoo, and 001 or 01019 with Telkomsel.
- +From a mobile
- 82Country code of South Korea
- 2Seoul
- xxxxxxxxLocal number
- IM3 Ooredoo01016 82
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +82 2 212 3456
- Mobile
- +82 2 212 3456
Main area codes in South Korea
The area code comes right after 82, then the local number
- Seoul+822then the local number
- Busan+8251then the local number
- Incheon+8232then the local number
- Daegu+8253then the local number
- Daejeon+8242then the local number
- Gwangju+8262then the local number
- Suwon+8231then the local number
- Ulsan+8252then the local number
Before you call South Korea
Area codes for the big cities
Dial the area code right after 82, then the local number. Calling South Korea cell phones needs the 82 first too.
- Seoul01016 82 2
- Busan01016 82 51
- Daegu01016 82 53
Drop the 0 of the area code
South Korean numbers are written with a 0 first, but you leave it out after 82. The local number can be an 8-digit number.
- Fails
- 01016 82 02 xxxxxxxx
- Works
- 01016 82 2 xxxxxxxx
Toll free numbers can refuse you
A toll free number in South Korea can refuse calls from abroad. To call Korea, ask for the business landline or mobile number instead.
Calling South Korea from Indonesia without an international plan
Suparelay calls South Korea for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Indonesia charge up to $0.65/min. No carrier in Indonesia that we checked includes South Korea in a plan, so every minute to South Korea is charged.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.06 mobile |
 | $0.28 |
 | $0.65 + tax |
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 stays the same all year, because South Korea has no daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- All year: 2 hours ahead of Jakarta
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to South Korea fails
Telkomsel has a second access code
A Telkomsel call abroad can start with the access code 01019 in place of 001. Dial 01019, the country code, then the number.
Telkomsel, Other SLI TariffTelkomsel bills non-package 001/008 calls in 60-second units
Telkomsel counts a non-package call that starts with 001 or 008 in units of 60 seconds. Each unit has its own charge.
Telkomsel, Other SLI TariffAn imported phone needs IMEI registration
A phone brought into Indonesia must have its IMEI registered before it can use Indonesian cellular networks. A phone on a foreign SIM with roaming is exempt. A tourist can register through an operator for up to 90 days.
Bea Cukai, FAQ registrasi IMEIFrom 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
How to call South Korea from an Indonesia cell phone or mobile?
Dial +82, then the number. It works from any mobile in Indonesia
Are calls to South Korea included in Indonesia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Indonesia that we checked includes South Korea in a plan
How much does it cost to call South Korea from Indonesia?
With no plan, carriers in Indonesia charge up to $0.65 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Seoul from Indonesia?
For Seoul, dial +82 2, then the local number
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 Indonesia for free? Is a free call to South Korea possible?
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 Indonesia 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 a South Korea landline from Indonesia?
From a landline in Indonesia, dial your carrier's code, then 82 and the number: 01016 with IM3 Ooredoo
When is the best time to call South Korea?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in South Korea. All year: 2 hours ahead of Jakarta
How to make an international call to South Korea?
Dial +82, then the number. From a mobile, +82 works too
Does IM3 Ooredoo include calls to South Korea?
IM3 Ooredoo charges $0.28 a minute to a landline in South Korea and $0.28 to a mobile
Does Telkomsel include calls to South Korea?
Telkomsel charges $0.65 a minute to a landline in South Korea and $0.65 to a mobile