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South Korea Country Code +82
+82 is the international calling code for South Korea. Most phone numbers there have 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 digits, written 010-2000-0000 inside South Korea and +82 10 2000 0000 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in South Korea at a glance
- Country calling code
- +82
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 digits (most numbers)
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +82 10 2000 0000
- Same number, inside the country
- 010-2000-0000
- Time zone
- Korean Standard Time (Asia/Seoul)
- Capital
- Seoul
- Languages
- Korean
- Currency
- KRW
- ISO country code
- KR
How to call South Korea
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 82.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+82 10 2000 0000
From inside South Korea
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
010-2000-0000
To call out of South Korea, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in South Korea
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, toll-free, premium rate, personal number, universal access number, pager and voip numbers. Mobile numbers have 9 or 10 digits and landlines 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10. What each line type means.
Area codes in South Korea
All 17 area codes of South Korea, with where each is and how to dial it. Inside South Korea the area code is dialled with the 0 in front; from abroad, leave it out.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | +82 2 | Seoul |
| 031 | +82 31 | Gyeonggi |
| 032 | +82 32 | Incheon |
| 033 | +82 33 | Gangwon |
| 041 | +82 41 | Chungnam |
| 042 | +82 42 | Daejeon |
| 043 | +82 43 | Chungbuk |
| 044 | +82 44 | Sejong City |
| 051 | +82 51 | Busan |
| 052 | +82 52 | Ulsan |
| 053 | +82 53 | Daegu |
| 054 | +82 54 | Gyeongbuk |
| 055 | +82 55 | Gyeongnam |
| 061 | +82 61 | Jeonnam |
| 062 | +82 62 | Gwangju |
| 063 | +82 63 | Jeonbuk |
| 064 | +82 64 | Jeju |
Networks with number ranges in South Korea
These networks were first allocated number ranges in South Korea, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- SKTellink
- KT
- LG U+
Look up a phone number from South Korea
Enter any number with +82, or just its digits: it shows the line type, place, network, time zone and every format. Free and private.
Phone numbers in South Korea: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for South Korea?
The country calling code for South Korea is +82. Put it in front of the number when you call South Korea from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside South Korea.
How do I call South Korea from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 82, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 010-2000-0000 inside South Korea is dialled as +82 10 2000 0000 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in South Korea?
Only when you call from inside South Korea. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 010-2000-0000 becomes +82 10 2000 0000.
How many digits does a phone number in South Korea have?
Most phone numbers in South Korea have 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 digits after the country code: mobile numbers have 9 or 10 and landlines 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10. Some special-service numbers (toll-free, premium-rate) are shorter or longer.
What is the international dialing prefix in South Korea?
To call another country from South Korea, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
What are the area codes in South Korea?
South Korea has 17 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 02 for Seoul, 031 for Gyeonggi, 032 for Incheon and 033 for Gangwon.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in South Korea?
Number ranges in South Korea were first allocated to networks including SKTellink, KT and LG U+. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is South Korea in?
South Korea is on Korean Standard Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from South Korea?
Yes. Enter any number with +82, or choose South Korea as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.