How to call South Korea from Singapore
- 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 Singapore
How to make a call to South Korea from Singapore: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 of a South Korean area code: Seoul is 02 inside the country and 2 after 82.
- +From a mobile
- 82Country code of South Korea
- x xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- M1021 82
- Singtel001 82
- StarHub018 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
Drop the 0 of the area code
A South Korean number written with a leading 0 loses it after 82.
- Fails
- +82 02
- Works
- +82 2
Calling South Korea cell phones
How to call Korea from Singapore on a cell phone: a number can be an 8-digit number after the area code.
- Dial +82
- Drop the 0 of the area code
- Dial the number
Toll free numbers from Singapore
To call a South Korea toll free number from Singapore, dial +82 and the number. Some numbers do not take calls from abroad.
Calling South Korea from Singapore without an international plan
Suparelay calls South Korea for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Singapore charge up to $0.83/min. Singtel needs its hi! Senior Plan for South Korea, M1 needs IDD 021 Saver, and StarHub needs IDD 018 Value-Added Service.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 9× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.06 mobile |
 M1700 min included with IDD 021 Saver, while the main plan's free outgoing minutes lastm1.com.sg · 2026 | $0.83 |
 | $0.82 + tax with access code 001 |
 | $0.16 landline · $0.23 mobile + tax with access code 018 |
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When to call South Korea
The time now in South Korea, and the best hours to call. The time difference stays 1 hour all year, because South Korea has no daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of Singapore
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to South Korea fails
Singtel IDD 001 needs activation
A Singtel line must have IDD access activated before IDD 001 calls work. Application is free, so ask Singtel before you call abroad.
Singtel, IDD 001M1 charges a plus sign call at IDD 002 rates
On M1, a call that starts with + is charged at the Premium IDD 002 rate, so you do not need to dial 002.
M1, Premium IDD 002From 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 Singapore on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +82, then the number. It works from any mobile in Singapore
Free call to South Korea: how to call from Singapore 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 Singapore 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
Are calls to South Korea included in Singapore phone plans?
On some plans. Singtel includes calls to South Korea in its plans. M1 and StarHub charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call South Korea from Singapore?
With no plan, carriers in Singapore charge up to $0.83 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Seoul from Singapore?
For Seoul, dial +82 2, then the local number
How to call South Korea landline from Singapore?
From a landline in Singapore, dial your carrier's code, then 82 and the number: 021 with M1, 001 with Singtel, and 018 with StarHub
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
How to make an international call to South Korea?
Dial +82, then the number. From a mobile, +82 works too
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
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 Singapore