How to call South Korea from Malaysia
- From mobile
- +82 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 82 x xxx xxxx
From $0.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial South Korea from Malaysia
How to make a call to South Korea from Malaysia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. South Korean area codes start with 0 at home, but you drop that 0 after 82.
- 00Malaysia exit code
- 82Country code of South Korea
- 2Seoul
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- 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
- 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
How to call Korea from Malaysia: put the city code right after 82. A number has 5 to 14 digits, including an 8-digit number.
- Seoul00 82 2
- Busan00 82 51
- Incheon00 82 32
Leave out the 0 of the code
A 0 kept after 82 is the usual reason the call Korea never connects.
- Fails
- 00 82 02
- Works
- 00 82 2
Save contacts with plus 82
Calling South Korea cell phones works when the contact is saved with +82 on any mobile in Malaysia.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 82
- Dial the city code and number
Calling South Korea from Malaysia without an international plan
Suparelay calls South Korea for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Malaysia charge up to $0.71/min. Among these carriers, only U Mobile includes South Korea, and only on its ULTRA / 5G-Ready Prepaid Rate Plan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.06 mobile |
 | $0.15 + tax |
 | $0.71 + tax |
 | $0.61 + tax$0.59 + 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. The time difference to Kuala Lumpur stays at 1 hour in every month.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of Kuala Lumpur
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to South Korea fails
Prepaid 5G Biru Unlimited Passes cover domestic calls only
On CelcomDigi Prepaid 5G Biru, the Unlimited Passes cover calls inside Malaysia only. International calls are not part of the pass.
CelcomDigi, Prepaid 5G Biru fair usage policyFrom 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 a Malaysia cell phone or mobile?
Dial +82, then the number. It works from any mobile in Malaysia
Are calls to South Korea included in Malaysia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Malaysia that we checked includes South Korea in a plan
Does U Mobile include calls to South Korea?
With the ULTRA / 5G-Ready Prepaid Rate Plan. Without it, U Mobile charges $0.61 a minute to a landline and $0.61 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call South Korea from Malaysia?
With no plan, carriers in Malaysia charge up to $0.71 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Seoul from Malaysia?
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
Is there a free call to South Korea, and how to call South Korea from Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia?
From a landline in Malaysia, dial 00 82, then the number
When is the best time to call South Korea?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in South Korea. All year: 1 hour ahead of Kuala Lumpur
How to make an international call to South Korea?
Dial 00 82, then the number. From a mobile, +82 works too