South Korea Dialing Code (+82)
The country calling code for South Korea is +82. Type a local number below to get its international form, and see how to dial South Korea from anywhere.
Type a local South Korea phone number to see its international form.
Note Korea has several carrier exit codes (001, 002, 00700). Drop the leading 0 of the area code from abroad: +82 2 123 4567.
How to dial South Korea
The + in +82 stands for your local exit code (011 in the US and Canada, 00 across most of Europe, 001 in South Korea itself). Any GSM mobile lets you dial the + directly.
South Korea dialing reference
| Country calling code | +82 |
| ISO country code | KR |
| Region | Asia-Pacific |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Exit / IDD code (from South Korea) | 001 |
| Example number | 02-123-4567 |
| International format | +82 21234567 |
Calling South Korea step by step
- 01 Start with your exit code — 011 in the US and Canada, 00 in the UK and Europe, or + on any mobile.
- 02 Dial the South Korea country code 82.
- 03 Add the local number without its leading 0 trunk prefix — e.g. 21234567.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for South Korea?
The country calling code for South Korea is +82 (ISO code KR). You dial it after your own country's exit code — or type + on a mobile — before the local number.
How do I call South Korea from the US?
From the United States, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 82 (the South Korea country code), then the local number without its trunk prefix. For example: 011 82 21234567.
How do I call South Korea from the UK or Europe?
From the UK and most of Europe, dial 00 (the exit code), then 82, then the local number. For example: 00 82 21234567. On any mobile you can dial +82 21234567 instead.
What is the format of a South Korea phone number?
A typical South Korea number looks like 02-123-4567. Korea has several carrier exit codes (001, 002, 00700). Drop the leading 0 of the area code from abroad: +82 2 123 4567.