How to call South Korea from Saudi Arabia
- 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 Saudi Arabia
How to make a call to South Korea from Saudi Arabia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Saudi Arabia 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 a big city from Saudi Arabia
Each city has its own code after 82, so pick the one you ring.
- Seoul00 82 2
- Busan00 82 51
- Incheon00 82 32
- Changwon00 82 55
Call Korea without the saved 0
A Korean number saved with its 0 fails from abroad. Delete the 0 after 82.
- Fails
- 00 82 0 2 xxxxxxx
- Works
- 00 82 2 xxxxxxx
Calling South Korea from Saudi Arabia without an international plan
Suparelay calls South Korea for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Saudi Arabia charge up to $1.04/min. Mobily needs the International Booster add-on for South Korea, and stc includes it only with mofawtar flex.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 11× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.06 mobile |
 | $0.92 + tax$0.17 with plan |
 | $1.04 |
 | $0.93 + 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
- Time difference
- All year: 6 hours ahead of Riyadh
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to South Korea fails
stc needs International Access first
On stc home packages, International Access must be activated first. Activate it before you call another country.
stc, International Call ChargesFrom 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 Saudi Arabia on a cell phone or mobile? What about calling South Korea cell phones in general?
Dial +82, then the number. It works from any mobile in Saudi Arabia
Are calls to South Korea included in Saudi Arabia phone plans?
On some plans. stc includes calls to South Korea in its plans. Mobily charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Does stc include calls to South Korea?
Yes, up to 200 minutes. stc includes 200 minutes to South Korea with mofawtar flex
How much does it cost to call South Korea from Saudi Arabia?
With no plan, carriers in Saudi Arabia charge up to $1.04 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Seoul from Saudi Arabia?
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 Saudi Arabia for free? Is there a free call to South Korea?
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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
From a landline in Saudi Arabia, 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, and what is the time difference?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in South Korea. All year: 6 hours ahead of Riyadh
Do I dial the 0 of an 8-digit number in 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