How to call South Korea from the US
- From mobile
- +82 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 82 x xxx xxxx
From $0.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial South Korea from the US
How to make a call to South Korea from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. South Korean numbers vary in length, and an 8-digit number is one valid length after the area code.
- 011The US 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
- 011 82 2 212 3456
Main area codes in South Korea
The area code comes right after 82, then the local number
- Seoul011 822then the local number
- Busan011 8251then the local number
- Incheon011 8232then the local number
- Daegu011 8253then the local number
- Daejeon011 8242then the local number
- Gwangju011 8262then the local number
- Suwon011 8231then the local number
- Ulsan011 8252then the local number
Before you call South Korea
Dial the big cities
Each city has its own code after 82. Type the full number in the dialer above.
- Seoul011 82 2
- Busan011 82 51
- Daegu011 82 53
- Changwon011 82 55
Drop the 0 of the area code
A number saved as 02 or 051 keeps a 0 that fails from abroad. Remove it after 82.
- Fails
- 011 82 02 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 82 2 xxxx xxxx
Calling South Korea cell phones
Calling South Korea cell phones from the US follows the same rule as a landline.
- Dial **+82** on a mobile
- Skip the leading 0
- Dial the rest of the number
Calling South Korea from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls South Korea for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier that we checked includes South Korea in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or bills each minute.
- AT&TInternational Calling
- T-MobileStateside International
- VerizonGlobal Calling
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 44× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.06 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $2.49 + 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. The time difference moves in March and November because New York changes its clocks, not South Korea.
- Time difference
- March to November: 13 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 14 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to South Korea fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 the US cell phone?
Dial +82, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to South Korea included in the US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes South Korea in a plan
How much does it cost to call South Korea from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Seoul from the US?
For Seoul, dial 011 82 2, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call South Korea?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 the US for free call?
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 the US 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 the US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 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 November: 13 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 14 hours ahead of New York
What is the best way to call Korea from the US?
Dial 011 82, then the number. From a mobile, +82 works too
How to call Korea from the US, or how to dial Korea from the US?
Dial 011 82, then the number. From a mobile, +82 works too
How do I call Korea from the US?
Dial 011 82, then the number. From a mobile, +82 works too