How to call South Korea from New Zealand
- 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 New Zealand
How to make a call to South Korea from New Zealand: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a South Korean area code, because it does not follow 82.
- 00New Zealand 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
- 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 Seoul and other big cities
Add the city code right after 82, then the local number.
- Seoul00 82 2
- Busan00 82 51
- Incheon00 82 32
Calling South Korea cell phones from your mobile
Type + in place of 00, and leave off the 0 at the start of the number.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 82
- Dial the number without its 0
Check the length of the number
An 8-digit number is valid in South Korea, and so are numbers of 9 to 14 digits.
Calling South Korea from New Zealand without an international plan
Suparelay calls South Korea for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.81/min. One NZ includes South Korea with Home Phone, while 2degrees and Spark sell calls to South Korea as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 9× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.06 mobile |
 | $0.81 |
 | $0.50 |
 | No rate published |
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 changes because New Zealand moves its clocks in April and September, while South Korea keeps its own.
- Time difference
- April to September: 3 hours behind Auckland
- September to April: 4 hours behind Auckland
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to South Korea fails
One NZ Prepay Plus charges $1.43 per minute outside the top 15
On a One NZ Prepay Plus plan, a call to a country outside the top 15 overseas destinations costs $1.43 per minute. An International Add-On allowance does not cover these calls. Check the destination before you call.
One NZ, Prepay terms2degrees Spend Control blocks calls at the limit
On a 2degrees Pay Monthly plan, Spend Control blocks further chargeable calls when you reach your limit. This includes international calls outside your plan allowance. Change or turn off the limit, or wait for the next billing date.
2degrees, Spend Control terms and conditionsFrom 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 New Zealand cell phone or mobile?
Dial +82, then the number. It works from any mobile in New Zealand
Are calls to South Korea included in New Zealand phone plans?
On some plans. One NZ includes calls to South Korea in its plans. 2degrees and Spark charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Does One NZ include calls to South Korea?
Yes, up to 250 minutes. One NZ includes 250 minutes to South Korea with Medium Endless Mobile
Does 2degrees include calls to South Korea?
Yes, up to 300 minutes. 2degrees includes 300 minutes to South Korea with $10 International Chat Pack
How much does it cost to call South Korea from New Zealand?
With no plan, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.81 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Seoul from New Zealand?
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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
From a landline in New Zealand, 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. April to September: 3 hours behind Auckland. September to April: 4 hours behind Auckland
How do I call South Korea from New Zealand, as an international call to South Korea?
Dial 00 82, then the number. From a mobile, +82 works too