How to call the USA from South Korea
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from South Korea
How to make a call to the USA from South Korea: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- +From a mobile
- 1Country code of the USA
- 212New York City
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- KT00727 1
- SK Telecom00700 1
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City+1212+1332+1646+1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles+1213+1310+1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn+1347+1718then 7 digits
- Chicago+1312+1773+1872then 7 digits
- Houston+1281+1713+1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix+1480+1602+1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia+1215+1267+1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio+1210+1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Dial New York City from a landline
Put your carrier's code first, then 1 and the area code.
- KT00727 1 212
- SK Telecom00700 1 212
Check a toll free number first
A toll free number that does not take calls from abroad fails from South Korea, so test it before you blame your phone.
Hold 0 to get the plus
When calling the USA, cell phones use the + in place of the exit code.
- Open the Phone app
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 1 and the 10-digit number
Calling the USA from South Korea without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in South Korea charge up to $1.02/min. KT lists a lower rate only with the 모바일파워 요금제, and SK Telecom has no plan that includes the USA.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 25× cheaper | |
 | $0.10 with access code 00727 |
 | $1.02 with access code 00700 |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes by 1 hour in March and in November, when the USA moves its clocks for daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- March to November: 13 hours behind Seoul
- November to March: 14 hours behind Seoul
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA fails
KT 001 Free excludes international video calls and SMS
On KT 001 Free, international video calls and SMS are billed separately.
KT, 001 FreeYouth plans block international calls
Youth plans for customers aged 18 or younger automatically block international calls.
SK Telecom, international call blockFrom any country, a call to the USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the USA from South Korea on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in South Korea
Are calls to the USA included in South Korea phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in South Korea that we checked includes the USA in a plan
How much does it cost to call the USA from South Korea?
With no plan, carriers in South Korea charge up to $1.02 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call New York City from South Korea?
For New York City, dial +1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Does KT include calls to the USA?
Yes, up to 120 minutes. KT includes 120 minutes to the USA with 001 글로벌Free
How much does SK Telecom charge to call the USA?
SK Telecom charges $1.02 a minute to a landline in the USA and $1.02 to a mobile
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
How to call the USA landline from South Korea?
From a landline in South Korea, dial your carrier's code, then 1 and the number: 00727 with KT and 00700 with SK Telecom
How to call the USA from South Korea for free? Is there a free call to the USA?
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 the USA from South Korea on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How do I call the USA from South Korea? What is the best way?
Dial +1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
How to place an international call to the USA?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every 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 the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. March to November: 13 hours behind Seoul. November to March: 14 hours behind Seoul