South Korea country code, +82 explained.
Everything you need to dial South Korea from anywhere — verified country code, ISO references, live local time and weather, plus step-by-step dialing instructions.
Full dial format
+82 XXX XXXXXXX
South Korea
KR
2 Digit ISO
+82
Country Calling Code
KOR
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Seoul
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Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Weather · Seoul
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How To Call South Korea: Country Code +82
Calling South Korea from abroad is simple. Just follow these four steps to connect.
Know Your Exit Code
Every country has an exit code for international calls. In the US it is "011". Look yours up online — it takes seconds.
Dial South Korea Country Code
Dial +82 right after your exit code. This is the country code for South Korea.
Find the Area Code
Cities in South Korea use different area codes. Find the one for the place you are calling.
Dial the Local Phone Number
Enter the 6–8 digit number of the person or business you want to reach.
Example
To call a friend in a South Koreacity with the area code and local number, you'd dial (from the US): 011 · +82 · [area code] · [local number]
Or use +82 directly on mobile — no exit code needed.
South Korea — Key Facts & Calling Guide
Everything you need before dialing South Korea.
Country Details
- Country Code+82
- CapitalSeoul
- RegionAsia
- TimezoneAsia/Seoul
- Numbering ZoneZone 8
- Code Length1–2 digits
How to Dial South Korea
- 1Dial your exit code (e.g. 011 from the US, 00 from Europe).
- 2Add the country code: +82.
- 3Enter the area code, if the city requires one.
- 4Dial the local subscriber number.
Full Dial Format
Exit Code + 82 + Area + Number
Additional Tips
A few things to keep in mind before you dial South Korea — from mobile prefixes to timing your call just right.
Mobile Phones
Drop the leading "0" in the area code and dial directly after +82 when reaching mobiles in South Korea.
Cost
International calls to South Korea can cost more than domestic ones — use Teloz VoIP for carrier-grade rates.
Time Differences
South Korea runs on Asia/Seoul. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.
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