Country calling codes · zone 8: East Asia & special services
South Korea Country Code
+82
The country code for South Korea is +82. To call South Korea from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 82, then the local number without its leading zero.
+82
International calling code
.kr
Internet domain
KR / KOR
ISO country codes
UTC+9
Time zone (Seoul)
How to call South Korea from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 82 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 82 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 82 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 82 123 456 789
Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.
Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.
Calling codes of neighbouring countries
North Korea — +850Frequently asked questions
What is the country 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 82 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +82 and the number.
How do I call South Korea from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 82 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +82 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of South Korea?
The country-code top-level domain is .kr.
What time is it in South Korea?
South Korea (Seoul) is on UTC+9 — check the local time before you call.