How to call South Korea from Thailand
- 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 Thailand
How to make a call to South Korea from Thailand: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- +From a mobile
- 82Country code of South Korea
- x xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- AIS003 82
- NT009 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
Call a toll free number from AIS
To call a South Korea toll free number from Thailand, dial 003 82 with no 0. A toll free number can refuse calls from abroad.
- 003AIS
- 82South Korea
- xxxxnumber
Drop the 0 of the area code
South Korean area codes start with 0 at home, but not after 82.
- Fails
- 003 82 02
- Works
- 003 82 2
Call Korea cell phones with +82
Calling South Korea cell phones from a mobile takes +82, with no exit code. A South Korean number can be an 8-digit number or longer, so type every digit.
- Changwon+82 55
- Daegu+82 53
- Ulsan+82 52
Calling South Korea from Thailand without an international plan
Suparelay calls South Korea for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Thailand charge up to $0.53/min. AIS needs its 003 package for a lower rate, and NT has no plan for South Korea.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 5× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.06 mobile |
 | $0.12 + tax with access code 003$0.046 with access code 003 with plan |
 | $0.53 + tax with access code 009 |
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 Bangkok never changes, so the 8:00 to 22:00 calling window stays fixed.
- Time difference
- All year: 2 hours ahead of Bangkok
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to South Korea fails
Use 003 for AIS 003 rates
On AIS, dial 003 before the country code to get the 003 international rates. Save the prefix in the phonebook so every call to that number uses it.
AIS, International Call - 003AIS 003 charges at least one minute
AIS 003 charges at least one minute for each international call from Thailand, regardless of destination. A short call costs the same as a one-minute call.
AIS, International Call - 003From 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 Thailand cell phone or mobile?
Dial +82, then the number. It works from any mobile in Thailand
Are calls to South Korea included in Thailand phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Thailand that we checked includes South Korea in a plan
How much does it cost to call South Korea from Thailand?
With no plan, carriers in Thailand charge up to $0.53 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Seoul from Thailand?
For Seoul, dial +82 2, then the local number
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 Thailand for free, or make 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 Thailand 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 South Korea landline from Thailand?
From a landline in Thailand, dial your carrier's code, then 82 and the number: 003 with AIS and 009 with NT
When is the best time to call South Korea?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in South Korea. All year: 2 hours ahead of Bangkok
How to make an international call to South Korea?
Dial +82, then the number. From a mobile, +82 works too
Does AIS include calls to South Korea?
With the AIS 003 package *777*3801#. Without it, AIS charges $0.12 a minute to a landline and $0.12 to a mobile
Does NT include calls to South Korea?
NT charges $0.53 a minute to a landline in South Korea and $0.53 to a mobile