South Korea country code (+82) — formats & examples
Use +82 to call South Korea. See number formats, common mistakes, and plan the best time to call.
Dialing information
- Country code+82
- LanguagesKorean, English
- Time zonesAsia/Seoul
- Phonecall rate$0.07/min
Landline $0.07/minMobile $0.07/min
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Call South Korea nowCalling format
- Country code+82
- Mobile format pattern+82 XX XXXX XXXX
- Landline format pattern+82 XX XXXX XXXX
- NotesOmit leading 0 when using country code; include area code where applicable.
Valid number patterns
Valid mobile number pattern
+82 XX XXXX XXXX
e.g. +82 10 2000 0000
Valid landline number pattern
+82 XX XXXX XXXX
Common dialing mistakes for South Korea
- Forgetting to dial +82 before the local number - international calls to South Korea require the country code.
- Keeping the leading zero when dialing from abroad - drop the leading 0 after the country code +82.
- Mixing up mobile and landline formats - South Korea numbers differ in length and structure; check the pattern before dialing.
- Calling without checking local time - South Korea spans multiple time zones; confirm the recipient's local time.
- Omitting the country code when calling from another country - always use +82 for South Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about calling South Korea with the +82 country code.
- Which time zones does South Korea use?
- South Korea has the following time zones: Asia/Seoul. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
- Do I need to install an app to call South Korea?
- No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in South Korea directly from your browser using Phonecall. Just enter the South Korea phone number (+82) to get started.
- What is an example of a mobile or landline number in South Korea?
- A typical mobile number format is: +82 123456789. A landline number might look like: +82 12345678. Omit any leading 0.
- How much does it cost to call South Korea?
- Calling South Korea with Phonecall starts from $0.07/min for landlines and $0.07/min for mobile numbers. We show the rate before you dial.
- What is the calling code for South Korea?
- The calling code for South Korea is +82. To call, start with the international access code, then dial +82 followed by the local number.
- What languages are spoken in South Korea?
- In South Korea, the main languages spoken are Korean, English.
Call planning
Check local time in South Korea and your location so you call at a good time.
Time zones in South Korea
Asia/Seoul
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in South Korea. Avoid calling during early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM) local time.