South Korea Calling Code: +82

Complete guide to calling South Korea — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.

How to Call South Korea from Abroad

About South Korea Calling Code

South Korea's international dialing code is +82. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and must be dialed before the local phone number when calling South Korea from another country. South Korea is located in Asia.

Country calling codes (also known as ISD codes or dialing codes) are telephone numbering plan prefixes defined by ITU-T standards E.123 and E.164. Each country is assigned one or more unique prefixes to facilitate international direct dialing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the calling code for South Korea?

The international calling code for South Korea is +82.

How do I call South Korea from the United States?

Dial 011 (US exit code) + +82 + local phone number.

How do I call South Korea from the United Kingdom?

Dial 00 (UK exit code) + +82 + local phone number.

Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?

Yes! On mobile phones you can dial ++82 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.

How do I call within South Korea?

If you're already in South Korea, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +82 for domestic calls.

South Korea Mobile Phone Prefixes

Mobile phone numbers in South Korea typically use the following prefixes:

• 010 (virtually all mobile numbers start with 010)

South Korea City / Area Codes

Major cities in South Korea and their local area codes (dial these after the country code +82 when calling from abroad):

City	Area Code(s)
Seoul	02
Busan	051
Incheon	032
Daegu	053
Daejeon	042
Gwangju	062
Ulsan	052
Suwon	031
Jeju	064
Changwon	055

Note: Drop any leading "0" when dialing from abroad. Example: London 020 becomes +44 20 + local number.

Other Countries in Asia

Nearby countries and their calling codes: