Dialling Code for South Korea
How to call South Korea from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for South Korea is +82. To call South Korea from the UK, dial 00 then 82, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 82. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +82 directly.
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South Korea calling details
| Country code | +82 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .kr |
| Emergency number | 112 (police) / 119 (fire & ambulance) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Seoul |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
| North Korea | +850 |
|---|
South Korea in context
- South Korea covers 100,210 km², making it the 107th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 511 people per km² ranks 16th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 1 country: North Korea.
- With 51,159,889 people, South Korea holds about 3.1% of the population of Eastern Asia.
- That is roughly 1.1% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- South Korea is a member state of the United Nations.
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Calling South Korea — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for South Korea?
The dialling code for South Korea is +82.
How do I call South Korea from the UK?
To call South Korea from the UK, dial 00 82 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call South Korea from the US?
To call South Korea from the US, dial 011 82 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +82 dialling code?
No — +82 is used exclusively by South Korea.
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