Korean-Americans have built vibrant communities in Los Angeles' Koreatown, the New York–New Jersey area and Atlanta. Here is exactly how to call a Korean landline or mobile from the United States.
How to dial South Korea from Unite States of America (USA)
- 1Dial the exit code 011
From Unite States of America (USA), every international call starts with the exit code 011. On a mobile you can type + instead — it stands in for the exit code automatically.
- 2Add South Korea's country code +82
Next comes +82, the country code that routes your call to South Korea.
- 3Add the area or city code
Then the destination's area or city code — see the common South Korea codes below.
- 4Dial the local number
Finish with the subscriber number. The full format for South Korea is +82 XX XXXX XXXX.
A South Korea number dialed from Unite States of America (USA) looks like this:
South Korea is 13h ahead of Unite States of America (USA).
When it's a friendly 9 AM–9 PM in South Korea, it's 8 PM–8 AM where you are.
South Korea area codes
South Korean area codes after +82 (drop the leading 0 from the local number).
- ·+82 2 for Seoul
- ·+82 31 for Gyeonggi (Suwon, Incheon area)
- ·+82 32 for Incheon
- ·+82 33 for Gangwon (Chuncheon)
- ·+82 41 for Chungnam (Cheonan)
- ·+82 42 for Daejeon
- ·+82 43 for Chungbuk (Cheongju)
- ·+82 51 for Busan
- ·+82 52 for Ulsan
- ·+82 53 for Daegu
- ·+82 54 for Gyeongbuk (Pohang)
- ·+82 55 for Gyeongnam (Changwon)
- ·+82 62 for Gwangju
- ·+82 63 for Jeonbuk (Jeonju)
- ·+82 64 for Jeju
Mobile numbers start with 10 (e.g. +82 10 XXXX XXXX after dropping the 0).
Calling South Korea from Unite States of America (USA)
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Frequently asked questions
How do I dial South Korea from Unite States of America (USA)?
From Unite States of America (USA), dial the exit code 011, then South Korea's country code +82, then the area code and the local number. On a mobile you can press + in place of 011.
How much does it cost to call South Korea from Unite States of America (USA)?
With Hyallo you pay $0.07/min to call South Korea — a fraction of typical carrier and roaming rates — and your first call is free.
Can I call a South Korea landline or mobile from my browser?
Yes. Hyallo connects your browser straight to the phone network, so you can reach any South Korea landline or mobile from Unite States of America (USA) with nothing to install.