How to call South Korea from Spain
- 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 Spain
How to make a call to South Korea from Spain: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Korean numbers start with 0 at home, and you drop that 0 after 82.
- 00Spain 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
Drop the 0 after 82
A Korean number written 02 at home is 2 after 82. An 8-digit number is one valid length; others run up to 14 digits.
- Fails
- 00 82 0 2 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 82 2 xxxx xxxx
City codes come right after 82
Pick the city you ring and dial its code next.
- Seoul00 82 2
- Busan00 82 51
- Daegu00 82 53
Save Korean contacts with +82
A contact saved as +82 lets you call Korea from any mobile in Spain. Calling South Korea cell phones this way needs no exit code.
Calling South Korea from Spain without an international plan
Suparelay calls South Korea for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Spain charge up to $2.66/min. Movistar, Orange, and Vodafone each include South Korea on one prepaid plan, so check your plan in the table.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 29× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.06 mobile |
 | $2.48 + $0.87 per call |
 | $0.23 + $1.01 per call |
 | $2.48 + $0.87 per call |
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. South Korea keeps one time all year, so the time difference to Madrid changes when Spain moves its clocks.
- Time difference
- March to October: 7 hours ahead of Madrid
- October to March: 8 hours ahead of Madrid
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to South Korea fails
Movistar prices a call from Spain by destination
On Movistar, the price of a call from Spain depends on the destination. A prepaid plan includes minutes only for countries on the Movistar prepaid list. Check the rate for your destination in the Movistar search before you call.
Movistar, Llamadas internacionalesMovistar needs international calling enabled
On Movistar, you must enable the option Roaming y llamadas internacionales in Mi Movistar before you call abroad from Spain.
Movistar, Llamadas internacionalesFrom 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 Spain on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +82, then the number. It works from any mobile in Spain
Are calls to South Korea included in Spain phone plans?
Yes. Movistar, Orange, and Vodafone include calls to South Korea in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call South Korea from Spain?
With no plan, carriers in Spain charge up to $2.66 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Seoul from Spain?
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 Spain 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 Spain 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 Spain?
From a landline in Spain, 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. March to October: 7 hours ahead of Madrid. October to March: 8 hours ahead of Madrid
How to make an international call to South Korea?
Dial 00 82, then the number. From a mobile, +82 works too